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Indian Lake Estates duplex and septic rules
Summary
County staff proposed fixes after two duplex permits were issued in error in a community with no sewer service. The amendments allow duplexes on pre-existing lots without sewer but cap it at one septic tank per unit and add a use table for clarity.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Limits future septic expansion on half-acre lots in an unsewered community.
✅Who benefits
Indian Lake Estates property owners wanting duplex options without overwhelming septic capacity.
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