Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first reading of a new ordinance that would impose mandatory setbacks from private hazardous material pipelines in the county, but signaled the ordinance could undergo significant changes as they seek advice from the county’s legal team.

At the end of a public hearing and question-and-answer session Dec. 12, the board voted 2-1 to move the ordinance…