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Planning commission reviews zoning amendment to allow wild‑game processing facilities
Summary
Fauquier County planning staff presented a proposed zoning text amendment to allow “wild game processing” (cutting and packaging of non‑domesticated animals) in certain industrial districts, with new standards and parcel‑size limits; the item will go to public hearing next month.
Fauquier County Planning Commission members on Jan. 16, 2025 reviewed a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment to permit “wild game processing” — the processing, cutting and packaging of non‑domesticated animals harvested in the wild — in specified industrial zoning districts with new operating standards.
Planning staffer Ms. Marsh told the commission the amendment, which was initiated by the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 14, would add a definition and special standards. “Staff has proposed a definition of wild game processing to include the processing cutting and packaging of non domesticated animals harvested in the wild including but not limited to deer, bear, wild boar, elk, squirrel, rabbit, and…
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