Algood Planning Committee Approves Duplex Amendment
The Algood Planning Committee approved an ordinance amendment Thursday night, allowing duplexes in low density residential districts. Staff Planner Tommy Lee provided the committee an overview of the requested amendment. Lee said the demand for duplexes in Algood has increased over time, as the need for more affordable housing is high. “Well, duplexes are typically […]
Algood Restaurant Plan Shows Traffic Concerns
The Algood Planning Commission took no action Thursday night on a site plan for a restaurant and retail space for West Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the restaurant is a Starbucks, while the retail space is yet to be determined. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the site plan is still in the study […]
Algood Planning Commission To Further Study Regulations On Accessory Buildings
The Algood Planning Commission will further study guidelines to limit the size of accessory structures. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the commission wants to refine the restrictions as it relates to lot sizes. “If they’re on a fairly small lot, and they are going out there to build a monstrosity of a building that overwhelms […]
Algood Updates Building Permit Extension Fees
City of Algood has updated its building permit code to change extension fees. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the permits have a six-month life. He said when builders were coming in to renew the permit, they faced a charge of half the original application fee. “We felt like that was too hard on the contractors […]
Algood Council Amends Zoning Ordinance Concerning Manufactured & Tiny Homes
The city of Algood approved the first reading of a new ordinance that redefines single family residential units. The redefinition would update code to reflect specifics regarding the locations and requirements that new tiny homes and manufactured homes would need to meet. Building inspector Bob Lane said the redefinition came from a desire to protect […]
Baxter Crossroads Subdivision Nearing Start Of Home Construction
Baxter residents can expect to see some new homes erected at the Crossroads Subdivision within the next month. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said water and sewer for the some 86 house subdivision nears completion, so paving should begin sometime this week. “They’re going to build a model house first,” Lane said. “I talked to […]
Baxter Considering Amending Landscape Ordinance For R-2 Housing
Baxter is considering amending its landscaping ordinance to require more green space for incoming high-density residential buildings. Building Inspector Bob Lane brought up the matter in a planning session Thursday. Lane said the existing ordinance is a one size fit all model that is too vague. “We’re actually going to look at the set backs […]
Baxter Taco Bell Set To Break Ground Late June
Baxter’s Taco Bell location at Fast Lane will break ground late this June. The city’s planning commission approved the final site plans on Thursday. Building Inspector Bob Lane said a time frame of opening is unknown, but construction will be quick. “It will have dining inside as well as a drive thru window,” Lane said. […]
Baxter Institutes Tornado Fastener Guidelines
Baxter will ask that new homes will be built with fasteners developed to withstand EF1 and EF2 tornadoes. Building Inspector Bob Lane said this is a county-wide effort after he and other inspectors took part in a hands-on class. Lane said this will only cost builders 50 cents a square foot and could provide home […]
