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Commissioners press staff on zoning, enforcement of commercial feedlots and feed-store rules
Summary
The commission reviewed how commercial feedlots, dairies and feed stores are addressed in the draft zoning code, reiterated that commercial feedlots currently require a conditional use permit and discussed enforcement and definitions distinguishing on‑farm finishing from commercial contract feeding.
Commissioners and planning staff spent substantial time reviewing how the draft zoning code treats commercial feedlots, dairies and feed stores and whether the county is enforcing conditional-use permit requirements.
Staff said commercial feedlots, dairies and similar large confined-animal operations are allowed only in heavy industrial districts or with a conditional use permit in specified agricultural districts. Commissioners noted several feedlots operating on lands that are not…
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