Hernando Planning Commission Meeting 08.11.2026

The Hernando Planning Commission meeting held on August 11, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use matters, including a significant discussion on a proposed amendment to the C4 zoning district to allow a medical cannabis dispensary at 698 Old Highway 51. The applicant, DABs, sought to add medical cannabis dispensaries as a permitted use without changing the commercial character of the property. After extensive discussion regarding location suitability, compliance with state laws, community impact, and proximity to sensitive sites like churches and daycares, the commission voted to deny the amendment. The item will be presented to the Board of Aldermen for final consideration. Additionally, the commission approved several final plat requests involving lot combinations and subdivisions, including the JRR Stewart subdivision and Hernando Industrial Park phase 1, with conditions. A final plat for Madison Lakes commercial phase 1 was tabled to allow further review of ingress/egress and traffic circle impacts. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement-related land development approvals and zoning considerations affecting future commercial and healthcare-related uses in Hernando.