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Commissioners deny conditional-use permit for special events facility on Highway 36 after neighbor opposition
Summary
A conditional-use permit (CUP24-000014) to operate a special events/agritourism facility at 13793 Highway 36 was denied following strong opposition from multiple adjacent residents who raised concerns about noise, security, alcohol and frequency of events.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners voted on April 1 to deny a conditional-use permit for a proposed special events and agritourism facility at 13793 Highway 36.
Planning staff described the property as 36.05 acres with existing farm buildings and a recently built farmhouse; the petition asked to allow private gatherings, educational agritourism programs and small receptions. Staff cited section 510-595 (special events facilities) and recommended conditions including limits on occupancy set by the fire marshal, environmental health approval prior to licensing, a 55-foot transitional…
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