Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Rezoning topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves Town of Nelson rezoning after findings about farmland and footprint
Summary
Ordinance #26-04-03 passed April 6 after the board found the rezoning would not affect prime farmland soils or expand the existing utility footprint; the measure passed 12–1 on roll call.
On April 6, 2026, the Buffalo County Board adopted Ordinance #26-04-03 to amend the county zoning map for parcels in the Town of Nelson.
Supervisor Weiss moved approval and cited consistency with the county Farmland Preservation Plan, stating the proposal "does not affect any prime farmland soils" and will not restrict future agricultural activities. Supervisor Ruff seconded the motion. The board voted 12 in favor and one opposed (Mr. Stanton), and the motion carried.
Board discussion noted the parcels had not historically been used for agricultural production and that alternative sites had been considered but were not cost‑effective; the transcript contains no parcel identifiers or effective date for the ordinance.
