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BZA approves special use for residential recovery ministry for women affected by abortion
Summary
The board approved a special‑use permit for Sheathons Grace, a ministry proposing short‑term residential stays (1–3 months) for women seeking post‑abortion spiritual healing, limited to 1–4 residents at a time and supervised staff on site.
The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals on June 10 granted a special‑use permit to Sheathons Grace to operate a short‑term residential ministry on a 38.4‑acre property, allowing up to four program participants at a time plus staff and a caretaker.
Planning staff presented findings that the 38.4‑acre property includes a 15,000 square‑foot main residence and a smaller house by the road and that the property is secluded by woods. Staff and the TRC recommended approval, noting the proposed use is not listed…
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