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Planning commission backs Diana’s Pumpkin Patch with waivers, sets conditions
Summary
The Fremont County Planning Commission recommended approval of SRU25-002 for Diana’s Pumpkin Patch — a permanent agritainment permit for corn mazes and pumpkin picking — granting two waivers, requiring a signed FCDOT roadway materials agreement and several conditions including ADA surfacing before the 2026 season and remediation of code violations.
The Fremont County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of SRU25-002, an agritainment permit for Diana’s Pumpkin Patch in Canyon City, after a lengthy discussion of parking, road impacts and code violations.
Planning staff said the permit would formalize an operation the applicants, Timothy and Susan Madone, have run under temporary permits for years. Director Victoria summarized the proposal as a seasonal agritainment use at 1649 and 1629 Poplar Avenue including a corn maze, pumpkin picking, tractor hay rides, and educational programming. “This permit is for life of use,” Victoria said, describing a one-time special-review permit with yearly inspections.
The staff report listed hours and attendance estimates (weekday guests 65–75; school events up to about 250; weekend attendance estimated at 800–1,000 guests on peak days) and proposed staging of new structures over the next several years. Staff recommended approval with two waivers…
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