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Morton County approves special-use permit for scoria mining near highway with operating limits
Summary
The commission approved a special-use permit to allow scoria mining in S½ Section 2, Township 138N, Range 89W, limited to hours of 7 a.m.–8 p.m., capped at 16,000 cubic yards per year, and requiring dust control as directed by the county engineer.
The Morton County Commission unanimously approved a special-use permit to allow scoria mining from the designated area within S½ Section 2, Township 138N, Range 89W, citing proximity to a highway and a finding that the use is not in conflict with neighboring land uses.
Commissioner Buckley moved to approve the permit; the motion was seconded and carried with all voting aye. The permit was approved with three explicit conditions: hours of operation limited to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; a maximum removal limit of 16,000 cubic yards per year; and a requirement that the applicant control dust as directed by the County Engineer.
The minutes record the commission’s factual finding that the site’s proximity to a highway and the absence of conflicting neighboring uses supported approval. The record does not include the applicant’s name or a bond/financial assurance requirement, nor does it record any public comment on the permit.
The action was part of a package of land-use and project approvals taken during the April 28 meeting; no subsequent appeals or permit conditions beyond those recorded were noted in the minutes.
