Clayton Planning Board Meeting - May 26, 2026

The Town of Clayton Planning Board held a meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily to review and recommend amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to ensure compliance with recent North Carolina state statutes. The board discussed nine proposed text amendments addressing issues such as split jurisdiction properties, special use permit expirations, application resubmittals, off-site parking for construction offices, and street light placement standards. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the complexities of split jurisdiction properties and the need for mutual agreements with neighboring jurisdictions to avoid conflicts in permitting processes. Additionally, a public comment was made by a business owner requesting the Planning Board recommend a text amendment to allow permanent storage containers in light industrial zones, which currently are not permitted under the UDO. The board acknowledged the issue and approved the proposed UDO amendments with a unanimous vote, while also considering future text amendments related to storage containers and other zoning concerns. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.