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Pulaski County approves ordinance requiring conditional-use permit for firing ranges after heated debate over Sherwood range
Summary
The Pulaski County Quorum Court on May 27 adopted ordinance 25I39 as amended, requiring a conditional‑use permit before constructing or operating a firing range or other shooting facility in the unincorporated county; the measure passed 13 ayes, 1 no and 1 abstention.
The Pulaski County Quorum Court on May 27 adopted ordinance 25I39 as amended, requiring a conditional‑use permit before construction or operation of a firing range or other shooting facility in the county’s unincorporated area. The measure passed by roll call, 13 ayes, 1 no and 1 abstention.
The ordinance, introduced by Justice Young Baker and amended on the floor, will require anyone building or operating an outdoor firing range in unincorporated Pulaski County to seek a conditional‑use permit from the county planning body and accept conditions the court or planning board imposes before the facility may operate.
Supporters, including Sherwood Police Chief Jeff Hager, told the court the facility was intended for department training. “This is not something that’s gonna be open to the public. This is going to be for police department use only,” Chief Jeff Hager said, describing annual qualifications and limited weekly hours for…
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