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The Scott County Planning Department updated their zoning rules to align with their new 2030 Comprehensive Plan. They researched sustainable farming practices and found ways to improve their development code. The Farm Advisory Task Force and Planning Advisory Commission used the research to recommend specific ordinance updates.