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Commissioners debate mining/code changes for mines but take no action; staff urged to research a new permitting category
Summary
The Wagoner County board discussed a proposed code amendment affecting mining/quarry uses. Planning staff recommended keeping mining as a conditional use to preserve county safeguards; commissioners debated creating a new code category with road-relief provisions but no motion passed.
Wagoner County commissioners on March 10 considered a proposed code amendment (Resolution 2025-029) to the county’s zoning code affecting mining and quarry services. Planning staff advised against removing mines from the conditional-use process and outlined the protections conditional use provides, such as the ability to add conditions including setbacks, lighting, hours and road impacts.
Staff report: Casey…
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