Plan commission approves development plan for 80,000‑bird confined feeding operation in Butler area

Jun 18, 2026

The DeKalb County Plan Commission approved a development plan for a confined feeding operation that will house roughly 80,000 broilers on a 79‑acre parcel near County Road 53 in Butler, with conditions including agency approvals and timelines for commencement and completion.

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The DeKalb County Plan Commission on June 17 approved a development plan for a confined feeding operation the applicant says will house about 80,000 broilers on a 79‑acre parcel at 4023 County Road 53 in Butler.

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