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Board approves pet‑cemetery special use permit for cremated remains with septic waiver and conditions

5969288 · October 21, 2025
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A special‑use permit allowing a pet cemetery limited to cremated remains was approved unanimously; the board granted a waiver to allow septic service for a small office but required the applicant to connect to central utilities if/when they become available or if operations expand.

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 21 approved a special‑use permit for a pet cemetery on a 4.4‑acre parcel on the east side of U.S. 301, limited to the interment and memorialization of cremated remains.

Applicant representatives said no on‑site cremation would occur, that remains would be placed or scattered in identified areas, and that a…

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