Reno County Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning Commission 06.18.2026

The Reno County Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission held a joint meeting on June 18, 2026, addressing zoning variances and conditional use permits. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request by Timothy and Joyce Helton to allow the creation of a parcel with less than the required 200 feet of public road frontage in an agricultural zone, subject to conditions ensuring compliance for the parcel intended for residential construction and minimum frontage for agricultural parcels. The Planning Commission considered a conditional use permit for Sam and Marjorie Miller to establish a retail store selling backyard structures in a rural residential district. Discussions focused on site layout, parking requirements, outdoor display and storage areas, and future land use flexibility. The Commission decided to continue the public hearing to the July 16, 2026 meeting to allow the applicant to submit a revised site plan addressing parking and display area concerns. Additionally, the Commission approved proposed text amendments to parking and off-street loading regulations, setting a public hearing for August 20, 2026. Recruitment for new Planning Commission members was also announced.