Bourbon County planning commission adopts bylaws, schedules consultant to guide zoning amid solar and land‑ownership concerns The Bourbon County Planning Commission voted to adopt amended bylaws, agreed to consult planner Mel Haas on a comprehensive plan and zoning timeline, and heard strong public concern about outside ownership of farmland and proposed large solar projects.

Bourbon County's Planning Commission is taking bold steps to reshape zoning laws and address rising concerns over solar projects and out-of-state land ownership.

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Bourbon County planning commission recommends temporary moratorium on new commercial, industrial development in unincorporated areas The Bourbon County Planning Commission voted to recommend that county commissioners impose a moratorium requiring special‑use permits for new commercial or industrial activity in unincorporated/rural areas while zoning and a comprehensive plan are developed. The recommendation follows complaints about a noisy Bitcoin mining operation and debate on:

Bourbon County is taking a bold step to protect its rural areas from unchecked commercial development by recommending a temporary moratorium on new industrial projects!

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County Commission Moves to Form Planning Commission and Seek Member Applications County Commission discusses formation of planning commission and invites letters of interest from members.

Bourbon County is taking a big step towards progress by forming a new planning commission and inviting community members to get involved!

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