Trinity County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Meeting

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission held a joint meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the updated draft zoning code as part of a multi-year general plan and zoning update project. The meeting included detailed presentations by planning consultants and county staff on permit processing procedures, zoning code administration, and the introduction of zoning map updates. Extensive public comments were received expressing concerns about zoning changes, notification processes, administrative discretion, and the potential impacts on property rights and land use, especially in rural areas like Post Mountain. The board and commission discussed the need for clearer communication, additional study sessions, translation services for non-English speakers, and balancing property owner rights with regulatory oversight. Key procurement-related topics included the ongoing contract with the consultant team (Mentor Harish and Miller Planning Associates) and the administrative workload implications of new permit types such as zoning clearances and temporary use permits. The meeting concluded with direction to staff to consider public input, evaluate options for business licensing versus zoning clearance processes, and prepare revised drafts for further review in upcoming sessions, with formal adoption anticipated by the end of 2026 and zoning map updates in 2027.