Planning commission backs manure storage project, says permits and manure‑management plan required

May 13, 2026

The commission recommended approval of a conditional‑use permit for a liquid manure storage area (LMSA) for Doug and Julie Heinz Trust, citing staff findings that the project should reduce off‑site manure hauling and protect groundwater if required manure management and permit steps are followed.

The full story

The Houston County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the County Board grant a conditional‑use permit for construction of a liquid manure storage area (LMSA) exceeding 20,000 gallons at an existing dairy facility owned by the Doug and Julie Heinz Trust in Sheldon Township.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in