Middleburg industrial rezoning (tree debris facility)
Summary
Gaston Tree Debris has operated on CR 218 for 20+ years but the county code has no definition for what it does. Commissioners crafted a compromise: Light Industrial uses plus the debris facility as a conditional use.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county cost; the business plans three new buildings and growth from 1 to about 10 employees.
The business, its workers, and county residents who use its storm-debris and mulching services.
Nearby residents could be exposed to broader Light Industrial uses if the site changes hands later.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - May 12, 2026
A long-running mulch/tree-debris operation on CR 218 got legal status through a PID zoning that had been operating out of compliance. It keeps local jobs and storm-debris processing but raises neighbor concerns about heavy industrial uses next to homes.
Planning Commission Meeting - May 5, 2026
Gaston Tree Debris has operated on CR 218 for 20+ years but the county code has no definition for what it does. Commissioners crafted a compromise: Light Industrial uses plus the debris facility as a conditional use.
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