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Planners debate whether to add standards for public outdoor shooting ranges; staff warns text amendment needed before applications
Summary
The commission discussed whether to include rules for public outdoor shooting ranges and preserves in the zoning code. Staff recommended adding definitions and standards but noted that without text in the code, applications could not be filed and any future proposal would need a simultaneous text amendment.
Spalding County planners and commissioners spent part of the work session debating whether the zoning code should explicitly allow and regulate public outdoor shooting ranges and preserves, or omit the use entirely so such facilities could not legally apply.
David (staff member) told commissioners the draft currently includes a working set of standards for public outdoor ranges and preserves but acknowledged the subject is likely to be controversial. He said the draft distinguishes private, noncommercial shooting on one’s property from a “public” facility (non family members…
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