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Miami County OKs Banuelos Ranch conditional use permit for equestrian events after 4-1 vote
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Banuelos Ranch to host up to five equestrian/rodeo-style events a year, with conditions on hours, noise, road improvements and dust control. The approval required a four-of-five vote because of a valid protest petition.
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners on April 30 approved a conditional use permit for the Banuelos Ranch Oopram Arena to hold up to five equestrian and rodeo‑style events a year, voting 4‑1 to grant the permit despite a valid protest petition that required a four‑fifths majority.
The permit limits events to a maximum of five per year, one day per month from April through October, and hours of operation from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The board adopted a set of conditions requiring road improvements, replacement of culverts and annual dust control at the property entrance, and screening along the property line.
Kenny Cook of the Miami County Planning Department summarized the Planning Commission history and the recommended conditions. He said, “the…
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