(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has approved a zoning change that will allow a junk and salvage yard to operate near Wathena.  

During Monday’s meeting, Zoning Administrator Scott Morris presented a recommendation from the Doniphan County Planning Commission on behalf of applicant Tim Hontz. The request was to rezone property at 2439 165th Road from A-1 Agricultural to A-1 Agricultural with a Conditional Use.  

The Planning Commission recommended approval with several conditions. The salvage yard must be fully enclosed by a solid fence or wall at least six feet high, and no junk may be stored outside the fenced area or within the public right-of-way. Any burning would require approval and be limited to daylight hours, and the site would also need proper stormwater drainage.   

The Doniphan County Commission voted unanimously to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation and approve the zoning change.