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Henry County amends land‑use code to create rules for animal sanctuaries, rehabilitation facilities
Summary
The Board approved an amendment to the Unified Land Development Code adding a conditional‑use category and standards for animal sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers, including minimum site size, buffers, fencing and inspection requirements tied to state and federal permits.
Henry County commissioners voted Oct. 21 to amend the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to add definitions and supplemental standards for animal sanctuary and rehabilitation facilities, creating a new conditional‑use classification and a two‑step review process.
Planning staff said the change addresses a legal and regulatory gap: the county lacked a defined land‑use classification for sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers, forcing ad hoc interpretations. The amendment adds a definition (Appendix A) for facilities operated by nonprofits or similar entities for lifetime care, rehabilitation or sheltering of domestic, wild or exotic…
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