Trinity County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Joint Meeting

The Trinity County Board of Supervisors held a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on May 22, 2026, to review and discuss updates to the county's zoning code as part of the Trinity County 2050 General Plan update. The meeting focused extensively on zoning districts, land use regulations, overlay zones, and development standards, including agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and cannabis-related uses. Public comments highlighted concerns about zoning changes affecting property rights, permit requirements, and land use compatibility, especially regarding rural residential zones, agricultural uses, cannabis regulations, and overlay zones. The board and commission discussed the need for further detailed review, including line-by-line workshops, clarifications on permit thresholds, and the incorporation of public and planning commission input. Budget and schedule implications were addressed, with a projected six-month delay and additional costs estimated for completing the zoning code update. The board considered the option to decouple the zoning code update from the general plan adoption to expedite the general plan process. Action items included directing staff to work with the Planning Commission on revisions, prepare comparative matrices of current versus proposed standards, and enhance public communication and transparency. A follow-up agenda item was planned for June to consider the decoupling approach and its impacts.