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Request for Survey Waiver: Water Main Extension (Parcel 8009-1270-08)

Original title: Water Main Extension and Cnnx - Duplex - Improvement Offsite Plan - 000754 - Waiver to Improvement Offsite Plan in Review Parcel #: 8009-1270-08 #WaiverPIR-000926-2026 Enviro-Tech, Inc. LDC 2.11.1 Application requirements and 6.4.7. Construction plans CODE states Table 2.11-1, Application Requirements Table 2.11-1, Application Requirements, provides a reference of the minimal requirements needed for: A comparable review, and/or Information that may be required to move the application efficiently through the approval process. Requirements in this table may be cumulative to and/or dependent on other aspects of the application. When stationing is used to define features on a plan, all property corners and any control points found within the right-of-way or project site shall be referenced to this stationing (these points include but are not limited to: point of intersection, point of curvature, point of tangency, and vertical and horizontal control). Section and quarter section corners found within 1,320 feet of the limits of the project shall also be referenced. On plans where multiple stationing lines are shown, a note shall appear within the general notes indicating the line controlling the referenced information. The reference information will appear on the sheet where it is graphically shown and may be displayed in a table. Information shown shall contain, at a minimum, the station, offset (left or right), State Plane Coordinate, elevation (if applicable), and a detailed description of the point. APPLICANT A waiver is respectfully requested from the survey requirements of Marion County LDC Section(s) 2.11.1 and 6.4.7 for the proposed 70-foot water main extension and installation of a new water service(s). Although the County Survey Department has indicated that a survey would be required per the Marion County Land Development Code, the Utility Department has confirmed that no survey is needed for these minor utility improvements, which occur entirely within an existing, well-defined public right-of-way and do not involve any roadway, drainage, or geometric modifications. Current County GIS data, aerial imagery, and verified utility as-builts provide sufficient information to accurately design the alignment, depth, and service connection, and field conditions within this short corridor have not changed. As such, a full survey would not add value or improve public safety for this limited-scope work, and we request approval to proceed without a survey.

June 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This request determines whether a developer must conduct a formal land survey for a utility project, potentially impacting the timeline and cost of the water service installation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Enviro-Tech, Inc.

The company is seeking relief from specific survey documentation requirements for their project.

Marion County Utility Department

The department has reviewed the project and provided confirmation that a survey is not needed for the proposed work.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 22, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Enviro-Tech, Inc. is requesting a waiver from standard survey requirements for a 70-foot water main extension project in Marion County. The applicant argues that existing GIS data and utility records are sufficient for this minor project, which is located entirely within an existing public .

Key Facts

  • Enviro-Tech, Inc. is seeking a waiver from Marion County Land Development Code (LDC) sections 2.11.1 and 6.4.7.
  • The project involves a 70-foot water main extension and new water service installation.
  • The project is located on parcel 8009-1270-08.
  • The County Survey Department initially indicated a survey was required under current code.
  • The County Utility Department has confirmed that no survey is necessary for these specific utility improvements.
  • The applicant states the work occurs entirely within an existing public right-of-way with no roadway or drainage modifications.
  • The applicant proposes using existing GIS data, aerial imagery, and utility as-builts in lieu of a new survey.
  • LDC Table 2.11-1 requires referencing property corners and control points within 1,320 feet of project limits.

Why It Matters

This request determines whether a developer must conduct a formal land survey for a utility project, potentially impacting the timeline and cost of the water service installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the applicant asking for a waiver?
The applicant claims that a full survey is unnecessary because the project is a minor utility extension within an existing where existing data is sufficient.
What does the Land Development Code usually require?
The code requires detailed survey information, including referencing property corners and control points within 1,320 feet of the project limits.

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Inter-departmental Disagreement

The document highlights a discrepancy between the County Survey Department's strict adherence to code and the Utility Department's practical assessment that a survey is unnecessary.

Connected Entities

organizationEnviro-Tech, Inc.The applicant requesting the survey waiver.Map →
locationMarion CountyThe local government jurisdiction overseeing the Land Development Code.Map →
other000754The Improvement Offsite Plan reference number.Map →
other8009-1270-08The specific parcel number for the project site.Map →

Sources

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