Time For Campaign Signs To Be Removed After Election Night
Whether you’re a winner and loser after Thursday’s Election night, they all have something in common: the removal of campaign signs. Most cities and counties have similar guidelines. Baxter and Algood Codes Official Bob Lane said his jurisdictions have 10 days to claim signage. “We try to be fair,” Lane said. “That gives you a […]
Baxter Approves Southwestern Land Annexation On First Reading
Baxter approved on first reading the annexation of some 25 acres in the southwest part of town off of Highland Avenue. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that the landowners have proposed using the annexed area for high-density residential housing, such as apartments. “They’re renting them as fast as they can get them built, […]
Baxter Approves Preliminary Plat For Fiesta Cancun
Baxter Planning Commission voted to approve the preliminary plat for the long-awaited Fiesta Cancun restaurant. Codes Inspector Bob Lane said that the restaurant will be located on the corner of Olan Maxwell Road and Highway 56. He said that the preliminary plat shows the restaurant at some 3,000 square feet on a plat of five […]
Baxter To Change Large Subdivision Proposal Protocol
Baxter Planning Commission will change its protocols when it comes to approving plats for large subdivisions. City Engineer Tom Bennett brought for the idea citing concerns about utility capacity for large subdivisions. Building and Codes Inspector Bob Lane said developers will now have to get preliminary approval from department heads before bringing the submission before […]
Work On Portobello In Baxter Ahead Of Schedule
Work on Baxter’s Portobello America site is some two months ahead of schedule. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that the crew had been able to complete the grading and move dirt for the tile manufacturing company more swiftly than expected. “Building people, they will put someone on the backburner for a project this […]
Algood Drafting Ordinance Changes To Address Flooding, Water Detention
Algood held a special called work session Thursday night to discuss land use, with an emphasis on flooding. The meeting was spurred from a rezoning request that would add a third building to Quarry Run at 299 East Main Street. Building Inspector Bob Lane said ordinance changes are being composed to tackle water detention issues […]
