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Commission forwards ordinance text creating accessory private landing‑strip and heliport rules with new setbacks
Summary
Planning staff proposed a new 'landing strip and heliport private' accessory use to allow private aircraft on agricultural or residential properties with limits and setbacks. The commission voted to forward the amendments to the County Commission with a recommendation for adoption.
Williamson County planning staff presented text amendments to Articles 11 and 23 of the zoning ordinance to create a new use type, "landing strip and heliport private," as an accessory use for private aircraft. Staff told the commission the change was prompted by requests from applicants seeking to relocate an existing runway on property used by its owner for personal aviation.
Under the proposed text, the private landing‑strip/heliport use would be accessory to an…
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