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Lake County commissioners continue decision on High Country Tours’ request to add summer OHV operations
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about road impacts, conditional use permits and enforcement, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners voted to continue consideration of High Country Tours’ request to amend commercial recreation permit file 25-39 to allow year‑round OHV (ATV/UTV) operations, setting the item for further review and a future work session.
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 6 continued consideration of an amendment to commercial recreation permit file 25‑39 that would allow High Country Tours to add summer off‑highway vehicle (OHV) operations, after more than two hours of discussion about public‑land access, road impacts and permitting requirements.
Anne Schneider, community planning and development director, told the board the operator’s request began as a temporary measure but, because of equipment and staffing costs, the company is seeking year‑round authorization to use ATVs and side‑by‑sides on the East Side. Schneider said the draft amendment mirrors winter permit volumes and includes an annual review and conditions tied to roadway use agreements and county approval for staging…
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