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Commission OKs pet cemetery permit, waives required sewer hookup over cost concerns
Summary
The planning commission recommended approval of a special use permit for a pet cemetery limited to cremated remains on a 4.4‑acre parcel near S. US 301 in Summerfield, approving staff conditions except a required connection to centralized sewer was waived after the applicant said the cost to cross SR 301 would be prohibitive.
The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a special use permit to allow a pet cemetery using cremated remains only on a 4.4‑acre agricultural parcel south of SE Highway 42 along S. U.S. 301 in Summerfield.
Sarah Wells, a planner with Marion County, described the proposal for a 900‑square‑foot office, scattering gardens, memorial statuary and two development phases. Wells said staff recommended approval with conditions that included connecting to central sewer "as required by Marion County…
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