Clay County Planning and Zoning Live Meeting 9/15/2026

The Clay County Planning and Zoning Commission held a live meeting on September 15, 2026, addressing several land use and zoning matters with a focus on conditional and interim use permits. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a conditional use permit for converting an accessory structure to a principal structure on a residential parcel, and interim use permits for temporary seasonal agricultural worker housing and aggregate material stockpiling and processing. The commission also reviewed a significant text amendment proposal to the county's solar energy systems ordinance, specifically targeting solar farms with capacities of 50 megawatts or greater. The amendment aimed to establish stricter setback requirements, screening, environmental protections, and decommissioning security measures. After public testimony and detailed discussion, the commission voted to recommend denial of the proposed amendment as written, citing inconsistencies with existing ordinances, but expressed interest in forming a subcommittee to further study and potentially revise solar energy regulations. The meeting included motions and votes on permit approvals with conditions, and policy discussions that could influence future procurement and development activities related to renewable energy projects in the county.