2025 Planning and Zoning report

Special Use Permit Application

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New substation rezoning application submitted

Council punts substation plan back to AEP, asks for a ‘special use’ permit application

Possible AEP substation vote delayed by canceled meeting

AEP proposes new substation on Oak Street, prompting resident backlash

Citizens, county official continue to voice concerns on proposed substation issue

P&Z denies application for AEP rezone

P&Z argues AEP rezone would do more harm than good

Council pushes back on P&Z recommendation to deny AEP rezone

Council takes no vote on AEP rezone as citizens turn out largely against