New laws could strip Hamilton County Board of approval power for plats

Jason Futch Reporter2.RiverbendNews@gmail.com The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the county courthouse. On the agenda was an item to approve the application for a preliminary plat for The Ranches at Oakwater Fields subdivision. The subdivision plans, overseen by American Land & Lakes, were discussed, with Pete Scerbo serving as the agent on the application.  What also transpired during the meeting was the reminder of a new law which came into effect on July 1, limiting county commissioners throughout the state from approving applications on certain plats, including subdivisions, giving the approval power to county l