Marion County approves amendment to Land Development Code defining "government use" including fire stations

Jul 1, 2025

The Marion County commission unanimously approved an ordinance amending Section 4.2.03 of the county Land Development Code to add permitted uses and development standards for the government-use classification. Commissioners and staff discussed fire stations' siting and potential noise impacts in residential areas.

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The Marion County Board of County Commissioners on the second public hearing approved an ordinance to amend the Marion County Land Development Code, adding permitted uses and development standards under Section 4.2.03 (government use). The motion, made by Vice Chairman Zalick and seconded by Commissioner Curry, passed unanimously after limited discussion and no public comment.

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