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Commission tables industrial water depot and pond zoning amendments after public concern

Billings County Board of County Commissioners · July 7, 2026
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Summary

A proposed zoning ordinance regulating constructed industrial water depots and ponds was tabled after public comment raised concerns about vagueness, fencing requirements, conditional use duration, and duplication of state permitting.

During a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments governing constructed industrial water depots and ponds, the board heard concerns from attendee Ed Kessel about specific provisions and determined more work was needed before acting.

Kessel asked the board to address perceived "vagueness, fencing requirements, conditional use duration, and duplication of state permitting," and the board elected to table the ordinance for further review by the zoning board rather than adopt it at the July 7 meeting.

The transcript does not record a revised timetable for reconsideration; zoning staff were directed to continue working on the draft ordinance and return with clarified language and policy recommendations.