Suwannee Iron Works shut down

County Commission denies company’s special exception on zoning request.

Stephen Douglas, a co-owner of Suwannee Iron Works, speaks during a public hearing Tuesday night in front of the Suwannee County Commission on the company’s request for a special exception to the county’s zoning and Land Development Regulations. Seated next to Douglas is Emily Pierce, one of the company’s attorneys. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Stephen Douglas, a co-owner of Suwannee Iron Works, speaks during a public hearing Tuesday night in front of the Suwannee County Commission on the company’s request for a special exception to the county’s zoning and Land Development Regulations. Seated next to Douglas is Emily Pierce, one of the company’s attorneys. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

A long-standing Suwannee County business was denied a special exception to continue operating Tuesday night.

Suwannee Iron Works, which has been in business for 40 years, was seeking a special exceptio…