# Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting of October 8, 2026

The Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals met on October 8, 2026, and approved five petitions: a variance for a chiropractic office in an A1 agricultural district (BZA 2026-33); a variance for a farm-equipment repair business, with commitments limiting its scope and staffing (BZA 2026-41); a development-standard variance for 14 poultry birds (BZA 2026-42); a variance for a buggy-building and repair business, with the employee limit amended to five (BZA 2026-45); and an expanded special exception for limestone mining by Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. (BZA 2026-46). The poultry petition drew objections from neighbors about runoff, odors, and property impacts, but the board approved it. The buggy-business discussion focused on keeping the operation small and locally oriented; the board noted future expansion would require a new petition.

The mining approval covered an additional 47 acres within a 73.625-acre tract. Commitments discussed included a 10-foot-high, 70-foot-wide berm around much of the site, restrictions on stockpiling near property lines and roadways, reclamation obligations, and normal operating hours of 4 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed; exceptions for unusual project demands were discussed. The commitments also included a $12,500 performance bond and $2 million in liability coverage. Final approval passed, although one board member voted against a finding concerning effects on neighboring properties. No contracts, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Sources
- [Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting of October 8, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohQMQNFL6ow) - WCTV Channels 11, 20 & 21