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Bedford County board defers decision on firearms‑transfer special exception after neighbors, mortgage concerns
Summary
The Bedford County Zoning Board of Appeals deferred a request to allow a firearms‑transfer professional office at 1438 Highway 64 East for 30 days after debate over safety, mortgage restrictions and whether the approval should be limited in time to match federal licensing.
The Bedford County Zoning Board of Appeals on May 12 deferred for 30 days a special‑exception request to operate a firearms‑transfer professional office at 1438 Highway 64 East.
Staff told the board the 3.69‑acre parcel (Map 101, Parcel 013.01) is zoned A1 and appears to meet local dimensional and parking requirements; staff also noted federal licensing from the United States Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) requires evidence of local zoning approval. Brian Stevens, an applicant who said he resides on the property, told the board the proposed operation would be appointment‑only, would not operate a retail storefront and would not maintain inventory for retail…
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