Powers v. Turner County Bd. of Adjustment
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The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Turner County Board of Adjustment to grant Intervenors, Steve and Ethan Schmerichel and Norway Pork Op, LLC, a conditional use permit (CUP) for a large concentrated animal feed operation (CAFO), holding that there was no error.
In 2018, the Schmeichels sought a CUP for a large CAFO that would house 7,400 head of swine. The Board approved a CUP for the operation. Petitioners, nearby landowners, petitioned the circuit court for a writ of certiorari challenging the legality of the CUP. The circuit court determined that Petitioners had standing to challenge the CUP but denied their petition. Petitioners appealed the denial of certiorari and the Board and Intervenors appealed the issues of standing and the court's refusal to impose attorney fees on Petitioners. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that there was no error or abuse of discretion.
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