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Douglas County Board adopts amendments to Zoning Ordinance #8.0
Summary
On April 9, 2026, the Douglas County Board approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance #8.0 that rezoned parcels in the towns of Maple and Hawthorne to agricultural use, allowing hobby‑farm, cattle and equine activities; the Clerk will notify town clerks as required.
The Douglas County Board of Supervisors on April 9, 2026, approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance #8.0 that change the zoning of multiple parcels in the Towns of Maple and Hawthorne to allow agricultural uses. The motion to adopt was made by Supervisor Moen and seconded by Supervisor Fennessey; the board recorded "Motion by Moen, second Fennessey, to adopt. Motion carried." The action was taken during the regular meeting at the Government Center in Superior.
The amended ordinance record (Exhibit A‑4‑26) shows rezoning of two parcels in the Town of Maple from F‑1 (Forestry) to A‑1 (Agricultural) intended for hobby farm/homestead use (MA‑020‑00079‑00 & MA‑020‑00085‑00), and rezoning of parcels in the Town of Hawthorne from R‑2 (Residential) to A‑1 for cattle and equine use (HA‑014‑00742‑04 & HA‑014‑00742‑00; 6799 S County Road E). The ordinance text notes that public hearing notice, affidavit of publication and town approvals were included in the record. The resolution directs the County Clerk to notify the town clerks of the action.
