Cervid farms, cemeteries to get new rules

Carlton County officials are poised to make some significant changes to the zoning ordinance, specifically addressing cervid farms, residential and commercial kennels and future cemeteries, with a public hearing set for May 3 to receive public input.

The commission held three working sessions through the fall and winter, approving proposed changes on March 1 and finally setting a hearing date at their April 5 meeting.

Cervid farms (deer, elk, moose or reindeer) have been under a county moratorium on establishing or expanding an operation while new zoning rules were established. The proposed ne...