Commission approves Ellison Ranching zone change to allow gravel extraction
Jul 16, 2026
The commission approved COZ26-006, rezoning about 15 acres for a commercial gravel quarry operation and allowing surplus material to be sold to the Elko County Highway Department; staff attached standard statutory and deed conditions to ensure compliance and conveyance terms.
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Elko County planning staff presented COZ26-006, a request from Ellison Ranching Company to change zoning on roughly 15 acres from open space to general industrial/extractive (M1) to permit a commercial gravel quarry. Staff recommended approval to support local aggregate needs and noted that if the property is sold the deed must adopt the staff findings and conditions of approval.
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