The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05 on Aug. 31, amending the county zoning ordinance to add provisions covering wineries, breweries, distilleries and barrel warehouses.

The ordinance text and a companion resolution were read aloud; the planning commission had previously held public hearings and forwarded a favorable recommendation. The ordinance language cited statutory notice under Indiana Code sections referenced during the reading.

After a motion and second, the chair called for a vote. "Motion carried," the clerk announced; no amendments to the winery/brewery/distillery ordinance were recorded during the meeting.

Ending: The ordinance was approved for adoption; commissioners did not discuss specific permit applications during the session.