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Neighbors urge Jefferson County to tighten rules after Vital Farms’ Bridal Farms applies for egg facility on Poplar Ridge
Summary
Poplar Ridge neighbors told the Jefferson County Plan Commission they want the county to tighten or clarify its Unified Development Ordinance after Vital Farms’ Bridal Farms applied for a 20,000‑bird egg facility and obtained a building permit under current rules.
Residents and nearby landowners told the Jefferson County Plan Commission they want stronger local rules and greater developer accountability after Vital Farms’ affiliate (Bridal Farms) applied for a 20,000‑bird egg production facility on Poplar Ridge Road.
Sharon Ritter, speaking for Poplar Ridge residents, told the commission the group is asking the county to defer approval of large confined animal feeding operations until the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Board of Zoning Appeals processes are amended to require more robust environmental protections and community engagement. “The health, safety, and welfare of Poplar Ridge Road community hinge on decisions we take here…
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