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Planning board approves hot‑air balloon operation in Washington County

5829739 · September 25, 2025
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The board approved a conditional use permit for Silver Lining Ballooning to operate hot‑air balloon flights and construct a small maintenance/office building; the pilot said landowner relations and insurance coverages will guide landing practices.

The Washington County Planning Board voted Sept. 25 to approve a conditional use permit for Silver Lining Ballooning to operate hot‑air balloon flights and build a maintenance shop and office on a 4.06‑acre parcel.

The applicant, Joseph (Joe) Kenerson of Prairie Grove, told the board the project would use approximately 0.25 acres for a 30‑by‑50 pole‑barn maintenance building, a 10‑by‑30 covered porch, gravel parking for three to four vehicles and a 200‑by‑200 operations area…

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