Warren County hearing on Restoration Ranch rezoning draws strong neighbor opposition; commissioners continue case

Jun 2, 2026

Dozens of residents told commissioners the proposed nine‑acre site on Shawan Road is too close to homes, has poor emergency access and would pose public‑safety and fiscal risks; the sheriff provided calls‑for‑service data and the board kept the hearing open to gather more information before voting.

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Warren County commissioners heard three hours of public testimony on a request to rezone nine acres on Shawan Road for Restoration Ranch, a residential program for court‑ordered youth, with opponents citing public‑safety, emergency‑access and school‑funding concerns and the applicant’s counsel defending screening and supervision procedures.

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