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Let's Talk Zoning
Real and Legal Zoning is based on the best use of the Land.  Washington County Zoning is based on whose name is on the deed. 
The Washington County Land Use Planning board has been trying to push through Reciprocal Setbacks.

Right now, Turkey Houses (or CAFOs) are not regulated in this county, they can build these 500 foot long buildings anywhere on their property. 

If Reciprocal Setback are passed, the surrounding neighbors can't build on their own property if it is within the Reciprocal Setback - but the CAFO Developer has an exemption and can build their home or other buildings anywhere on the property. 
Max Greene explains what the effect of CAFO Reciprocal setbacks are on a neighbor's property. David Hoar explains that if a CAFO has to set back so far from your home, it is only fair that you not be allowed to build on your own property.

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August 6, 2012 meeting
When the vote came up on Reciprocal Setbacks at the August 2012 Land Use Planning meeting - two members were asked if this vote would exspose them to personal gain and if so would they should abstain from the vote.

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August 6, 2012 meeting
Partial Zoning explanation of CAFO setbacks in Washington County Indidiana.
From the October 1, 2012 Land Use Planning meeting.

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October 1, 2012 meeting
The poultry CAFO operators realize what damage the Reciprocal Setbacks will do to their operation. This is from the October 1, 2012 Land Use Planning meeting video on IndianaProud.com. Even after months of requests to take it off the table so a realistic ordinance could be written, Reciprocal Setbacks are still not off the table.

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October 1, 2012 meeting
Washington County Farm Bureau's president requests in the October 1, 2012 Land Use Planning meeting that all of the Ag industry be considered for "protection" under the zoning laws. Washington County Farm Bureau does not have an official stand on Land Use Planning at this time.

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October 1, 2012 meeting
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May 7, 2013 Washington County Commissioner Meeting
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April 17, 2013 Salem Airport Board Meeting
April 16, 2013 Delaney Creek Park Board Meeting
April 16, 2013 Washington County Commissioner Meeting
April 9, 2013 Washington County Zoning Board Meeting
April 2, 2013 Washington County Tourism Meeting
April 2, 2013 Washington County Commissioner Meeting
April 1, 2013 Washington County Council Meeting
March 20, 2013 Salem Airport Board Meeting
March 19, 2013 Delaney Creek Park Board Meeting
March 19, 2013 Washington County Commissioner Meeting
March 11, 2013 Pre-Bid Meeting for Jail Expansion
March 5, 2013 Washington County Commissioner Meeting
March 4, 2013 Washington County Zoning Meeting
March 4, 2013 Washington County Council Meeting
February 20, 2013 Salem Airport Board Meeting
February 19, 2013 Delaney Creek Park Board Meeting
February 19, 2013 Washington County Commissioner Meeting
February 4, 2013 Washington County Zoning
February 4, 2013 County Council Meeting
January 25, 2013 Special Meeting
County Council and Commissioners on Budget Issues
January 22, 2013 County Commissioner Meeting
January 15, 2013 Washington County Zoning Meeting
January 8, 2013 Washington County Tourism
January 8, 2013 County Commissioner Meeting
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