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Commission backs changes to youth‑agriculture language, seeks wording to include homeschoolers and fee options
Summary
The commission agreed in principle to modify zoning sections 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1 to explicitly cover FFA/4‑H and homeschool agricultural events, to consider limited poultry allowances, and to explore waiving or reducing special‑use fees for youth events; staff will prepare refined language for a January public hearing.
Madison County planning commissioners reviewed proposed edits to zoning sections 5‑2‑1 and 5‑1‑1 intended to clarify the county’s treatment of youth agricultural activities (FFA and 4‑H), add language to include homeschool participation, and to address whether small backyard poultry should be permitted on lots under 2 acres or handled through a special‑use permit.
Commissioners indicated general support for Jim Wright's draft language on 5‑2‑1…
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