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Planning commission approves Middletown 81 anaerobic‑digester project with waivers, safety conditions and timeline
Summary
The commission approved a conditional‑use permit for the Middletown 81 anaerobic‑digestion facility (Vanguard Renewables) with waivers to setback and height rules, a maximum digester height set at 70 feet, requirements for Ohio EPA permits, chemical and safety disclosures, and a custom time limit tied to zoning submittal milestones (04/01/2027).
The Middletown Planning Commission on Dec. 10 approved a conditional‑use permit for the Middletown 81 anaerobic‑digestion facility, authorizing limited waivers to setback and height requirements and imposing a set of safety, permitting and reporting conditions.
Staff said the applicant submitted inventories of hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals, two standard operating procedures, and air‑permit applications for other Vanguard Renewables projects in Ohio. Staff recommended that, before city staff recommend a certificate of zoning compliance, the applicant submit a full list of noxious or hazardous matter (including expected biogas components), documentation of safety precautions to prevent hazardous reactions or contamination, and the…
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