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Planning commission delays livestock-ordinance changes as resident details persistent lagoon odor
Summary
County planning staff presented draft land-use changes to create a two-tier approach to intensive livestock operations; discussion is ongoing. During public comment a resident, Devon Bullon, described severe, ongoing odor from a nearby manure lagoon and was advised to file a formal IDEM complaint so regulators can investigate.
Adams County officials discussed a draft amendment to the land-use ordinance that would create a two-tier system for intensive livestock operations and adjust regulatory provisions; the planning commission has tabled the item for further work.
"It's creating a two tier system for intensive livestock operations...dealing with the number of animals," Planning staff member Mark told the commissioners, summarizing the draft. He said planning commissioners were debating setback distances and…
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