Planning commission recommends conditional use permit for large manure storage at Ellens farm

Aug 5, 2025

The Houston County Planning Commission voted to recommend a conditional use permit for Robert and Lori Ellens to build a 195-by-195-by-8-foot concrete manure storage basin, citing water-quality protections and staff findings; the recommendation goes to the county commissioners for final approval May 6.

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The Houston County Planning Commission voted on a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to grant a conditional use permit for a large liquid manure storage basin at property owned by Robert and Lori Ellens.

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