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Fannin County moves to combine habitat, noise, lighting and fireworks rules into new Environmental Protection Ordinance
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposed Environmental Protection Ordinance that would fold habitat protection, noise, outdoor lighting, fireworks limits and a prohibition on crypto mining into one code; staff said the ordinance will return for further hearings and finalization.
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners spent extensive time discussing a proposed Environmental Protection Ordinance that would consolidate habitat protection, noise control, outdoor lighting, fireworks restrictions and a prohibition on cryptocurrency mining into a single county ordinance.
County staff introduced the measure as a reworked "habitat" ordinance renamed the Environmental Protection Ordinance; the draft sets objectives to protect native animals, migratory birds and insects, and to minimize noise and light impacts on neighboring properties. Among provisions discussed in the draft: a requirement that outdoor lighting be extinguished between…
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