Private recreational use denied on Volkman Road
Summary
Neighbors and county officials pushed back hard on a plan to run a private hunting and camping operation on a 5-acre wooded parcel, citing gun safety near homes, erosion washing onto the road, and a property already cluttered with unpermitted campers and trailers. The unanimous denial lets zoning enforcement force cleanup.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential fines and enforcement costs if the owner doesn't clean up the property.
The surrounding homeowners on Volkman Road, whose safety, road conditions and property values are protected.
The property owner, who must remove unpermitted items and cannot pursue the recreational use for twelve months.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board Of Zoning Appeals - Jun 18, 2026
Neighbors and county officials pushed back hard on a plan to run a private hunting and camping operation on a 5-acre wooded parcel, citing gun safety near homes, erosion washing onto the road, and a property already cluttered with unpermitted campers and trailers. The unanimous denial lets zoning enforcement force cleanup.
Board Of Zoning Appeals - May 21, 2026
A landowner wants to camp and keep a cabin on four wooded acres as homes spring up around him. Neighbors worry about hunting near children, drainage damage, and junk on the property. The board deadlocked and will revisit June 18.
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