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Residents say zoning change removes local notice for towers; commissioners outline protest options
Summary
A resident criticized a recent zoning amendment that she says removes conditional‑use notification for towers near homes and schools; commissioners discussed options including filing a protest petition and limits on county legal assistance to citizens.
A resident expressed disappointment to the county commission on Aug. 11 about an amendment to Article 16 of the county zoning regulations that, she said, removes citizen notice through the conditional‑use permit process for towers.
Sky Ferris said neighbors “deserve to be notified through the conditional use permit process to make them aware of towers being built near them,” raising health and environmental concerns and saying the amendment “strips citizens of the right to be informed and…
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