County to look into building codes
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors approved and named a committee to look into building codes to consider in an ordinance for the county. The codes, which have yet to be approved, would likely apply only subdivisions and commercial properties. (May 7, 2013, Page 1, 14)
County builders support proposed building codes
The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved a motion urging the Board of Supervisors to adopt building codes for the subdivisions and commercial parts of the county. (April 23, 2013, Page 1)
County approves construction projects
Dollar General is coming to Abbeville by summer and the board of supervisors approved a slate of new construction throughout the county. (April 3, 2013, Page 1)
County inches toward building codes
A public meeting will be held in April to discuss finally allowing the International building and fire code for homes built in the county. (March 19, 2013, Page 1, 3)
County planners OK private sports complex
Lafayette County Planning Commission approved the private sportsplex on Highway 7 at Monday’s meeting. (January 30, 2013, Page 2)
County may adopt building codes
The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved to recommend a new ordinance on building codes and a nuisance law as well as a change to permits for homeowners. (December 21, 2012, Page 1A, 9A)
Can you hear me now, Harmontown?
Folks living on the northwestern most corner of Lafayette County, far on the other side of Sardis Lake, may soon hear their neighbors in Oxford and other parts of the world much clearer on their cellphones, thanks to the Lafayette County Planning Commission approving two new cellphone towers of Highway 310. (November 27, 2012, Page 1)
Tractor dealer to build in Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Planning Commission approved the commercial site plan for Oxford Kubota on Highway 30. (September 25, 2012, Page 3)
Commissioners: Landowners need to get permit for own home
The Lafayette County Planning Commission wants to possible change an old law in the subdivision regulations that says if a lot owner is building their own home inside the development they do not need to get a permit. (July 24, 2012, Page 12)
Planning commission denies private park
The Lafayette County Planning Commission denied a request Tuesday to approve a neighborhood park that’s already been built in the West Spring Hill community due to its questionable commercial nature. (May 30, 2012, Page 2)
