Commission holds first reading on narrow non‑phosphate mining exemption
Staff presented a first reading of a proposed land‑development code exemption to allow non‑phosphate excavation associated with approved phosphate mining operations to proceed without additional planning approvals; board took no action and the item will return in two weeks.
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Polk County staff presented a proposed narrow exemption that would allow non‑phosphate fill excavation (borrow pits) associated with approved phosphate mining plans to proceed without separate approval from the planning commission or board.
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