New Martin County land use violates its growth guidelines, judge says
A 28-page ruling from Judge Francine Ffolkes, of the state Division of Administrative Hearings, will go before state officials for a final decision.
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A 28-page ruling from Judge Francine Ffolkes, of the state Division of Administrative Hearings, will go before state officials for a final decision.
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A state hearing this week for a challenge against the Martin County rural-lifestyle land use yielded testimony from county staff and land-planning experts.
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The challenge, filed by Palm City resident Donna Melzer, calls into question whether the land use violates the county Comprehensive Plan.