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Greene County approves zoning change to classify health and fitness centers as by‑right in business districts

5359336 · July 8, 2025
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Summary

Supervisors unanimously approved OR‑25‑003 to update the zoning ordinance definition of indoor recreation, creating a new definition for "health and fitness centers" that are allowed by‑right in business districts; larger indoor venues will remain subject to special‑use permitting.

The Greene County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve OR‑25‑003, an amendment to Article 22 of the county zoning ordinance that revises the definition of indoor recreation and creates a new, modern definition for "health and fitness centers." The change removes small gyms from the special‑use permit requirement and allows them by right in commercial zoning districts.

Why it matters: Planning staff and the planning commission said the…

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