Board unanimously approves 2026 amended land plan to sell Prop 70 dairies and acquire 200 acres for Ontario Grand Park The Board approved a 2026 amended and restated land plan to sell remaining Prop 70 dairy properties and use proceeds to acquire about 200 acres master-planned by the City of Ontario for a Grand Park; the state approved the county submission on March 3 and SB 11 24 procedures will govern appraisals and conservation easements.

San Bernardino County is set to transform the landscape by selling dairy properties and acquiring 200 acres for a magnificent Grand Park!

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Board approves five‑lot rezoning in MCAS Yuma noise contour despite air‑station objection The Board approved rezoning of a 10‑acre parcel to create five two‑acre lots even after Marine Corps Air Station Yuma submitted a formal letter urging denial because the site lies within the 65 dB noise contour; the board debated accessory-dwelling limits, variance procedures and recording of noise disclosures before voting to approve.

The Yuma County Board has approved a controversial five-lot residential split, defying objections from the Marine Corps Air Station regarding noise safety concerns.

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Commissioners approve rezone of 98.841-acre parcel to commercial for R and S Commercial Properties Bonneville County Commissioners voted unanimously April 9 to rezone approximately 98.841 acres from Agricultural A-1 to General Commercial C-2 for applicant Justin Summers (R and S Commercial Properties). The Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.

Bonneville County Commissioners have made a bold move by approving a major rezone of nearly 99 acres for commercial development, paving the way for exciting changes in the area!

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Staff preview land-use amendment, rezoning for proposed 61,000-square-foot industrial building in Tamarac Staff said the April 7 commission agenda will include a future land-use amendment and a tandem quasi-judicial rezoning to allow an approximately 61,000-square-foot industrial building on a site now occupied by a roughly 20,000-square-foot building; site plan is expected in a couple of months.

Tamarac is gearing up for a significant transformation with plans for a massive 61,000-square-foot industrial building that could reshape the local landscape!

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Planning commission schedules April 28 work session on Mariner Farm and Duncan Manor rezonings Accomack County planning staff asked the commission for a joint work session on April 28 to review rezoning and conditional-use permit requests for Mariner Farm and Duncan Manor, including multiple waiver requests on density, setbacks and parking; the commission approved the work session by voice vote.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Accomack County as the planning commission gears up for a crucial work session on two major developments: Mariner Farm and Duncan Manor!

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Supervisor presents AI‑generated draft data center ordinance; board agrees to legal review Supervisor Hoadley presented an AI-generated draft data center ordinance and shared it with neighboring counties; the board discussed noise (decibel) standards and sound-frequency concerns, noted Union County's moratorium, and agreed to have County Attorney Larson review before seeking outside counsel.

Supervisor Hoadley unveils a groundbreaking AI-generated draft ordinance for data centers, sparking a heated debate over noise standards and potential moratoriums.

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Supervisors order general‑plan audit and start housing‑element work after lengthy review After a 5‑year review presentation, the board directed staff to perform a detailed audit of the 2004 general plan and to begin procurement to update the county’s housing element (2029 expiration), with the audit intended to define scope, costs and whether a broader GP update and EIR are necessary.

El Dorado County is gearing up for a major update to its General Plan, aiming to tackle new challenges like wildfire resilience and housing affordability—could this be the change the community needs?

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Council reviews site-specific urban growth requests: La Center, Ridgefield, Dollar's Corner, Camas and tribal land notes County staff displayed updated aerial maps and walked council through city requests to expand urban growth areas in La Center/Lehi, Ridgefield, Battle Ground (Dollar's Corner/Meadowglade), and Camas (Navin property). Staff flagged recent tribal purchases and noted some lands are in trust or pending trust; the council asked for more detail ahead of a scheduled public hearing on the preferred alternative.

Clark County's urban growth plans are evolving, with tribal land purchases and agricultural concerns adding layers of complexity to future development.

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Lacey Committee adopts resolutions opposing NJDEP rules, supporting A4017 and advances land-use items The Lacey Township Committee adopted a resolution opposing the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's 'real rules' and passed a resolution supporting Assembly bill A4017 (requiring ownership disclosure for LLC purchases of rental housing); the committee also held a first reading to vacate a portion of Iona Street in support of a nine-home subdivision and approved several routine municipal resolutions and minutes.

Lacey Township Committee takes a stand against controversial DEP rules, pushing for transparency in rental housing while advancing new development plans.

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Development doesn’t have to choose between growth and stewardship.

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Council approves small-scale land-use change in Verano to allow general commercial uses Council approved a small-scale comprehensive-plan amendment shifting about 8.03 acres in Verano from residential/golf-course designation to general commercial; staff and the applicant said access-management and traffic were analyzed under the DRI and site plans will return for special exceptions and design review.

The City Council's recent approval to transform 8.03 acres in Verano from residential to commercial use is set to bring vibrant retail and dining options to Port St. Lucie.

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Castle Dale begins process to adopt state Wildland‑Urban Interface code after HB48 Following Utah House Bill 48, Castle Dale reviewed the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) Code and will send maps and a draft ordinance to Planning and Zoning before a council vote. The state controls high‑risk designations; currently no city parcels rate 5 or higher.

Castle Dale is taking crucial steps to implement the state's Wildland-Urban Interface Code, but what does it mean for local property owners?

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Lincoln County commissioners approve vacating remaining Berton Townsite parcels and sign contract authorizations The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved multiple consent items Oct. 18, including vacating remaining portions of the Berton Townsite pending surveys and recording, authorizing a Magellan Rx Schedule D addendum, and signing a WYDOT cooperative agreement for a federal road project.

Lincoln County commissioners have taken significant steps to vacate the Berton Townsite and streamline county operations with new contracts—what's next for this historic area?

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Fayette County commissioners deny two rezoning requests for proposed commerce and industry complex The Board of Commissioners denied two related rezoning petitions from Brent Holdings to convert about 57 acres on SR 85 into an M-1 commerce/industry complex, citing inconsistency with the county's Land Use Plan and resident concerns; both denials passed 3-2.

Fayette County commissioners have struck down a major rezoning plan that could have transformed 57 acres into a bustling industrial hub, prioritizing community concerns over commercial interests.

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Coffee County approves $23.16 million FY2026 budget, passes amendments and several land-use requests The Coffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $23,156,000 FY2026 county budget, approved FY2025 amendments with no net General Fund effect, authorized a municipal tax-collection agreement, and approved multiple rezoning and subdivision applications at its Dec. 1 meeting.

Coffee County just approved a $23.16 million budget for FY2026, alongside significant amendments and multiple land-use requests—what does this mean for the community?

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Sumter County Council adopts rezoning measure, approves first reading of larger rezoning and proclaims April Fair Housing Month At its March 14 meeting, Sumter County Council adopted RZ-22-14 (rezoning 4605 Patriot Parkway to Agricultural Conservation), approved first reading of a separate rezoning (RZ-23-01) for 3221 Camden Highway, and adopted a resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month.

Sumter County Council makes waves by adopting a key rezoning measure and declaring April as Fair Housing Month!

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Votes at a glance: Lincoln County commissioners approve 2023 officers, meeting schedule, salaries and multiple land‑use filings At its Jan. 3–4 meetings, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners appointed officers for 2023, adopted an investment policy and chief‑deputy salary resolution, authorized WYDOT and HRRR agreements, and approved multiple subdivision and plat filings. Vote tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

Lincoln County's Board of Commissioners has made pivotal decisions for 2023, including appointing new leadership and approving numerous land-use actions that will shape the county's future.

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Charlotte County supervisors review comprehensive-plan updates as debate arises over 5% solar acreage cap Regional planners presented updates to Charlotte County's five-year Comprehensive Plan, including a Planning Commission recommendation to cap total fenced acreage for solar development at 5% of the county's land area (divided by project-size tiers). Supervisor Hazel Bowman Smith said any cap should be set by ordinance rather than placed in the plan.

Charlotte County is at a crossroads as a proposed 5% cap on solar development sparks debate among supervisors, raising questions about the future of energy and land use in the area.

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Lunenburg-area planning body and Board approve joint comprehensive plan for 2025–2030 The Lunenburg/Kenbridge/Victoria Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2025–2030 was unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors after a regional planning presentation and a single supporting public comment.

The Lunenburg/Kenbridge/Victoria Joint Comprehensive Plan for 2025–2030 has been unanimously approved, paving the way for growth and development in the region!

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Planning panel backs Randolph Solar’s 800‑MW proposal; vote includes abstention The Charlotte County Planning Commission voted Sept. 28 to find Randolph Solar’s proposed 800‑megawatt facility substantially in accord with the comprehensive plan and to forward that finding to the Board of Supervisors. The roll‑call vote recorded one abstention and one dissenting vote amid public concern over project size, wetlands, buffers and potential eminent‑domain risk for transmission.

The Charlotte County Planning Commission has taken a significant step towards a massive 800-MW solar project, but community concerns over environmental impacts and eminent domain linger.

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Planning commission to consider watershed protection overlay with possible protections for Castle Valley aquifer Council members plan to urge the planning commission to discuss adding a Grand County Watershed Protection Overlay that could restrict underground storage tanks and other uses in recharge areas; members said the overlay could be added to the general plan and might offer protections for sole‑source aquifer areas but noted federal limitations.

Grand County is gearing up to discuss vital protections for its watersheds, including critical measures for the Castle Valley aquifer—will you support the fight for clean water?

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Nassau commissioners transmit two comprehensive‑plan amendments for state review The board voted unanimously to transmit CPA 25‑029 (a 55.27‑acre future‑land‑use amendment at I‑95/State Road 200 to Transect 4.5) and CPA 25‑031 (removal of an older voluntary transportation proffer/policy) to state agencies for review.

Nassau County commissioners have unanimously voted to send two major comprehensive-plan amendments to state review, paving the way for significant changes at the I-95 and State Road 200 intersection!

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Residents say proposed resort, countywide zoning changes conflict with Cheatham County growth plan Residents urged the Cheatham County Commission to reject zoning amendments that would allow a resort model they say conflicts with the county’s approved growth plan; speakers cited a petition with roughly 2,200 signatures and asked commissioners to demand a full planning commission recommendation before action.

Residents are rallying against a developer-backed zoning change that could pave the way for resort-style developments, claiming it contradicts Cheatham County's growth plan.

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Commission approves SRF loan ordinances, advances North Shore plan amendment and awards fleet contract In a largely procedural session the commission adopted two SRF loan ordinances for wastewater and water system work (each 7–0), approved a first-reading plan amendment and rezoning schedule for the North Shore project with a preserved wetland core, and approved a one-year fleet maintenance contract with an authorized spend up to $500,000 for the fiscal year.

Daytona Beach is taking significant steps towards sustainability and development, with unanimous approval for vital water utility projects and a comprehensive plan amendment that preserves vital wetlands.

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York County Council approves two rezones, denies one after public testimony Council approved first-reading rezones for a Highway 160 parcel and a 7-acre Old York Road commercial site, and denied a Saluda Road neighborhood-commercial rezoning after neighbor opposition and concerns about plan consistency; the denial passed 5–2.

York County Council's recent rezoning decisions have sparked lively debates, with one neighborhood proposal facing strong opposition while two others received the green light!

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Pennington County narrows where wind and solar can be sited, approving plan amendments 3'to' 2 After months of public meetings and a two-year review, the board amended the county comprehensive plan to direct wind and solar development toward industrial zones; commissioners split 3'to' 2 after heated public comment and discussion about property rights, safety and local control.

Pennington County's controversial decision to restrict wind and solar projects to industrial zones has sparked heated debates over property rights, safety, and the future of renewable energy.

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Trinity County planning commission continues zoning-code overhaul after hours of debate over cannabis opt-outs and odor rules After more than five hours of review and public testimony, the Trinity County Planning Commission elected Commissioner McIntosh as chair and continued its in-depth zoning-code and cannabis-ordinance study to a March 12 follow-up session. Key disputes centered on cannabis opt-out maps, odor-control requirements, and whether county rules duplicate state regulations.

The Trinity County Planning Commission is shaking up its zoning code with a contentious cannabis ordinance overhaul, sparking heated debates among residents and growers about local agricultural opportunities.

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Developer seeks approval for roughly 800‑acre expansion of Holder Industrial Park in Citrus County Deltona Corporation told the Citrus County Planning and Development Commission on March 5 that it seeks to expand the Holder Industrial Park by roughly 798.6 acres, citing utilities now in place and potential economic benefits; commissioners and residents pressed the applicant on buffers, water use and the absence of any named end user.

A bold proposal to expand the Holder Industrial Park by nearly 800 acres could reshape Citrus County's economy, but residents are raising crucial questions about its impact.

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Tulare County Planning Commission approves parcel maps and three special-use permits The Tulare County Planning Commission approved four parcel maps and three special use permits — for an equestrian facility (PSP25-067), a 106-foot wireless monopole (PSP25-091) and a third residence on a rural parcel (PSP25-095) — each by unanimous votes.

The Tulare County Planning Commission just greenlit exciting new projects, including an equestrian facility and a wireless monopole, all with unanimous support!

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Commissioners approve multiple conditional uses, rezones and zoning cleanups; home‑occupation change moves to operational standards The Feb. 17 meeting covered a series of planning decisions: commissioners approved conditional uses for a residential debris business and a rural firewood operation (with stipulations), approved a surface‑mine expansion conditional use, approved rezones and several variances, and advanced code cleanups to remove obsolete I‑1 language and to evaluate home occupations by operational impact rather than zoning conformity.

Effingham County is reshaping its land-use policies, paving the way for more flexible home-based businesses and approving new ventures aimed at boosting the local economy.

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