The Scott County Advisory Plan Commission is proposing new construction changes to the Scott County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the minimum lot size and road frontage.
Currently the minimum lot size is two acres with road frontage at 200 feet.
The commission is proposing to reduce both lot size and road frontage to one ace and 100 feet of road frontage.
Other proposed changes include changing side set backs from 30 feet to 10 feet and front set back from 65 feet to 55 feet.
According to Garla Ginn, county APC attorney, the changes aim to support more flexible land use, promote responsible growth and increase housing opportunities,
Smaller lot sizes can help reduce development costs and increase the availability of moderately priced homes while maintaining rural character, she said. The proposed frontage reduction aligns with modern subdivision design practices and does not compromise access or safety.
The Scott County APC has jurisdiction over areas of the county not under the plan commission jurisdictions of Austin or Scottsburg,
The Scott County Commissioners have scheduled a public hearing on the proposed ordinance changes for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the commissioner’s meeting room at the courthouse.