City Commission Approves One, Kills Second Re-zoning Petition

The Huron City Commission shot down an re-zoning request to classify a parcel of land a mile and a half west of Huron, along and north of U.S Highway 14 from Large Lot Residential or R-O to Agricultural, Fringe Protection. The request was brought by a number of landowners opposed to a hobby farm ordinance that would restrict the number of animals allow near homes in areas zoned R-O. Herbert Hofer has lived in the area since the early 1970’s and spoke at length, telling the Commission he believes the land should still be zoned as agricultural…

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Cindy Van Dyke is also opposed to the re-zone…

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Mayor Dave McGirr says he understands the landowners concerns…

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No one spoke in favor of the proposed change. A second similar re-zoning petition for parcels of land just north of Huron in the Joint Jurisdictional area along Highway 37 was approved by the City Commission. A public hearing and second reading for that ordinance will be held at the City Commission’s April 2nd meeting.