ADAMS TWP — Township officials will consider adding firing ranges to one zoning district.

Solicitor Michael Gallagher told the supervisors on Monday night that he will draw up a “curative amendment” to make rifle ranges a conditional use in the township’s rural conservation zoning district.

He said the use was not included in the zoning ordinance, and there has been an inquiry by an individual who may be interested in developing a firing range in the township.

The curative amendment allows Adams officials 180 days to consider adding the use to protect the township from the business being placed in an inappropriate district, such as a residential area.

The proposed amendment to add the firing range use to the RC district would be considered by the Adams planning commission, which could then recommend that the supervisors approve the use.

Gary Peaco, township code enforcement officer, said a few firing ranges already exist in the RC district, which is the largest district in the township. The RC district is mainly in the northern part of the township.

The existing firing ranges were in operation before the township zoning ordinance was created several years ago, Gallagher said.

Gallagher said any zoning ordinance would include acreage restrictions and other limitations.