Wythe County Planning Commission Work Session | June 22, 2026

The Wythe County Planning Commission held a work session on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing proposed changes to the county's land use classification ordinance. Key procurement-related topics included considerations of zoning fees, such as a $400 to $500 variance application fee, and the impact of zoning on agricultural and residential land uses. The commission deliberated on special use permits for data centers, solar farms, and other large-scale industrial or energy projects, emphasizing the need for public input and special use permit requirements to manage development impacts. They also discussed the classification of industrial districts, conservation easements, and the delineation of floodplain and airport safety zones, ultimately favoring streamlined zoning categories and maintaining special use permit processes for sensitive developments. The commission agreed to continue reviewing public input and staff recommendations at their next regular meeting in July, with staff tasked to clarify language and mapping discrepancies in the ordinance. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but policy decisions regarding zoning and land use could influence future development and procurement activities in the county.