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Baxter Considering Landscape/Fencing Ordinance For New Complexes

The Baxter Planning Commission beginning work on regulations that would require apartments built next to a road or other single family housing to erect fencing and/or landscaping. Codes Director and Building Inspector Bob Lane said the ordinance is about maintaining the privacy of single-family homes and the people who live in the apartments. Lane said they want to give developers ... Read More »

Baxter Building Inspector Seeking Code Amendment To Protect Water Lines

Baxter Building Inspector Bob Lane has asked Baxter officials to amend the plumbing code to protect water lines under concrete. Lane said requiring sleeves around pipes would decrease the likelihood of leaks over time. “Say you buy a condominium or you buy a townhouse, you’re probably not going to have any problems for several years,”Lane said. “But 10 years down ... Read More »