# 2026 08 17 City of Othello Planning Commission


**Body:** City of Othello
**Date:** August 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

The City of Othello Planning Commission discussed comprehensive-plan and zoning updates; the meeting title gives August 17, 2026, while the metadata lists August 19, 2026. Commissioners approved the June 15 and July 20 meeting minutes. The main discussion concerned future land use north and south of Lee Road, coordination with Adams County, and zoning within city limits. The commission agreed to defer decisions on the area north of Lee Road while the city and county continue discussions, including those involving Terra Gold Farms. County planning staff described potential zoning adjustments and emphasized buffers between residential and heavy industrial uses, along with further study of traffic, truck routes, and emergency-management impacts.

Commissioners also discussed commercial and mixed-use designations, residential density and zoning flexibility, and whether to make changes near Lions Park and the hospital; no specific zoning changes were adopted. The commission requested county information on data centers for a future discussion. A motion to adjourn passed. No procurement activity, contract awards, spending decisions, or vendor selections were identified.

**Source:** City of Othello