Ward County approves five gravel‑pit conditional‑use permits

Aug 4, 2026

The commission approved five conditional‑use permits for gravel pit operations from Farden Construction and Gravel Products, Inc., following Planning & Zoning and township recommendations. Permits cover multiple sections and townships across Ward County for sand, gravel and rock aggregate production.

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Planning and Zoning Administrator Beth Pietsch presented five gravel pit conditional‑use permit (CUP) applications from Farden Construction and Gravel Products, Inc. Each application requested authority to produce sand, gravel and rock aggregates; the local townships and the Planning Commission recommended approval based on staff findings and conditions.

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