Board of Zoning Appeals April 28, 2026

The Carroll County Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on April 28, 2026, addressing multiple cases involving conditional use requests and variances related to agricultural and commercial properties. The board approved a conditional use for Harden Family Farms LLC to operate a farm alcohol producer and banquet facility with conditions including a driveway variance, setback variance, a limit of 12 events per year, operating hours limited to noon until sunset or 8 p.m., parking limited to 100 vehicles on a durable and dustless surface, and securing all change of use permits. The board also approved an expansion of a contractor's equipment storage yard for TripleM Associates LP, including area and distance variances, to accommodate stormwater management requirements and maintain business viability. Additionally, a request for a commercial storage lot with permanent fencing was approved for a roadside services business, with conditions to minimize neighborhood impact. The meeting included detailed discussions on zoning compliance, parking, noise, event limits, and site plan requirements, reflecting careful consideration of community concerns and regulatory standards.