Smithfield council denies Bellamy rezoning after heated debate over proximity to hog farm and traffic After hours of testimony from neighbors, developers and legal counsel, the Town of Smithfield council voted to deny Rock Tower Partners’ conditional rezoning for the Bellamy development (CZ-25-06), citing compatibility, traffic and public‑health concerns related to the nearby Youngblood hog farm.

In a tense council meeting, Smithfield officials denied the controversial Bellamy residential project after intense public concern over its proximity to a nearby hog farm and traffic issues.

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