High cost of permits may force Black Mountain pet waste entrepreneur to move out of state

by Nicole Boucher

Fri, September 15th 2023, 3:12 AM UTC

SEPT. 14, 2023 - Stephanie Chow bought 6 acres of open-use land in Black Mountain in 2017 to start pet waste composting for her business PetPooSkiddoo. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

SEPT. 14, 2023 - Stephanie Chow says the high costs of permits required by Buncombe County have her seeking an exemption for the stormwater permit as an agricultural entity. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

SEPT. 14, 2023 - Stephanie Chow bought 6 acres of open-use land in Black Mountain in 2017 to start pet waste composting for her business PetPooSkiddoo. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

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SEPT. 14, 2023 - Stephanie Chow bought 6 acres of open-use land in Black Mountain in 2017 to start pet waste composting for her business PetPooSkiddoo. (Photo credit: WLOS staff)

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