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Shelby County board denies special‑use permit to reopen salvage yard after residents object
Summary
The Shelby County board voted 15–1 to deny a special‑use permit for parcel 18-12-23-00-200-005 to reopen a former salvage yard after neighbors cited noise, burning, dumping and heavy‑truck traffic. Zoning staff said a 300‑foot residential buffer in the current ordinance precludes reopening.
The Shelby County board denied a special‑use permit request to reopen a former salvage yard (parcel 18-12-23-00-200-005), voting 15 against and 1 in favor after residents and zoning staff raised safety, nuisance and zoning‑compliance concerns.
At the public‑comment portion of the meeting, resident Matt Overbeck said he and his wife oppose the reopening and described quality‑of‑life concerns. “We would never purchased our house if it was an active…
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