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Planning commission narrows proposed "personal campground" ordinance; commissioners drop R‑1 acreage requirement
Summary
Commissioners continued a multi‑workshop rewrite to add a personal‑campground definition to the zoning ordinance. Staff and commissioners agreed to remove a 10‑acre minimum requirement for R‑1 lots and to list the use in applicable zoning districts while keeping technical requirements in the definition and related sections.
Madison County planning staff and commissioners continued work on a proposed zoning update that would add a definition for “personal campground” and make the use explicit in the code. The discussion was held during a third workshop on a zoning ordinance amendment (2024 ZOA‑12‑18‑02).
Why it matters: Commissioners said they want property owners to be able to use their land for short‑term camping without creating a pathway to permanent residence or to unregulated commercial campgrounds. The amendment would also provide county enforcement tools…
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