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Members of Adair-Madison Regional CCI challenged
Madison County’s septic system inspection policy after County
Zoning Director Jeff Nicholl adopted new policies that put an unfair
financial burden on rural residents. Members asked that Nicholl
change the policies and identify alternative funding sources to
assist low-income residents with repairs.
Members organized around this issue for
over a year and scored some great victories. The county agreed to:
- search for grants for low-income families
to cover costs of replacing outdated septic systems.
- send postcards to resident with mechanical
septic systems reminding them to pay the annual fee.
- adopt an inspection policy at time of
sale that protects both buyers & sellers.
For more information, call Lisa at 515/282-0484.
updated 10/25/04
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