Jones County board tables special-use permit for temporary asphalt plant after public concerns

Aug 18, 2026

The board tabled a special-use permit for Rogers Rock & Sand/River City Paving to install a temporary asphalt plant on parcel 94-14, requesting MSDS chemical sheets, County Roads Engineer and IADOT review, and a site tour before further consideration.

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The Jones County Board of Adjustment on Aug. 18 tabled a special-use permit application from Rogers Rock & Sand Inc., with River City Paving/Mathy Construction as applicant, to establish a temporary asphalt plant on parcel 94-14 in Fairview Township. The hearing opened at 4:05 p.m.; after public comment and board questions, a motion by Sarah Tate, seconded by Kathy McDonell, to table the application passed unanimously.

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