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The 80-acre vacant lot behind the county fairgrounds is one of the few county properties with adequate utilities for a full industrial zone, with water and sewer hookups provided by the city of Bonners Ferry. But the private landowner is likely to file a rezoning for commercial-residential use, preventing the lot from reaching its full industrial potential.

The 80-acre vacant lot behind the county fairgrounds is one of the few county properties with adequate utilities for a full industrial zone, with water and sewer hookups provided by the city of Bonners Ferry. But the private landowner is likely to file a rezoning for commercial-residential use, preventing the lot from reaching its full industrial potential.

December 25, 2024

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