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Granville County attorney says auction business must follow AR‑40 rules as residents press opposing views
Summary
After a formal complaint and a notice of violation, Granville County attorneys told the Board of Commissioners that Granville Auction Company’s regular auctions and on‑site storage are inconsistent with AR‑40 zoning rules; residents offered sharply divided public comments, with some urging protection of rural character and others defending the auction’s economic role.
Granville County officials and residents clashed over whether a local auction business should be allowed to continue regular sales and on‑site equipment storage on a 14.3‑acre parcel zoned AR‑40.
County Attorney Wren told the Board of Commissioners on Aug. 4 that the county received a formal complaint in July 2025 and that planning staff found numerous in‑person auctions and commercial equipment stored on the site. "No permits have been issued for these activities," Wren said, noting that a Notice of Violation was issued on June 11, 2025. He described the legal path…
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