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Planning commission approves Noah’s Ark playground at former Segway site on Highway 165
Summary
The Branson Planning Commission voted 10-0 to grant a special use permit allowing Noah’s Ark in the Park to operate a private, ticketed playground at 299 S. State Highway 165, with two conditions including compliance with city/state/federal rules and a 07/01/2026 expiration if conditions are not met.
The Branson Planning Commission on July 1 approved a special use permit to operate a private park and playground called Noah’s Ark in the Park at 299 South State Highway 165, the former Segway Park, voting 10-0 to grant the permit with conditions.
Planning staff recommended approval, telling commissioners the property is zoned Community Commercial and that a park and playground is a conditional use under Branson’s zoning code (Chapter 94). The staff report noted the site is physically suitable, has existing utilities, and that the applicant had published legal notice and mailed property-owner postcards as required. The permit is conditioned on compliance with all applicable city, state and federal requirements, and will be null and void if required actions are not completed on or before 07/01/2026.
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