Politics & Government

Cecil Approves Overlay Districts; Conditional-Use Ordinance

Both motions passed Tuesday 5-0.

supervisors on Tuesday night approved two ordinances related to Marcellus Shale drilling—one to create overlay districts and the other to make the activity a conditional use.

The motion to approve the overlay district was made by Supervisor Andy Schrader and seconded by board Chairman Mike Debbis.

The motion to approve the conditional-use ordinance was made by Supervisor Kevin Camerson and seconded by Andy Schrader.

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Reached after the vote, Range Resources attorney Ken Komorowski said the company was "disappointed" by the board action.

Editor's Note: Check back with Canon-McMillan Patch Wednesday for full details.

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