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Commission asks staff to protect Citrus County turf runway after Crystal River land-use application raised safety concerns
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to work with Crystal River and the applicant to review a pending land-use and zoning change near the county airport that could allow buildings up to 75 feet and impair operations of the county's turf runway. County attorney and aviation advisors said taller development could close or limit the airstrip.
The Board of County Commissioners directed county staff to work with Crystal River officials and an applicant after a proposed zoning change on property adjacent to the county airport raised concerns about the safety and utility of the county’s turf runway.
Background: County Attorney Denise Lynn explained the County learned of an application before the City of Crystal River to change about seven acres adjacent to the airport from conservation to a UC-1 commercial designation. Lynn said staff asked Crystal…
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