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Commission approves temporary RV for fire‑damaged home with six‑month limit
Summary
The commission approved a six‑month temporary use permit for an RV at 21622 NE 150th Street to allow the homeowner to remain on site while repairs proceed; the owner was told to return if an extension is needed.
The Clay County Commission voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 2025‑37, granting the property owner a temporary use permit to place a recreational vehicle on 21622 NE 150th Street while repairs are made to a home damaged by fire.
Kip Jones, Clay County planning director, said the request differs from a short‑term rental because the Land Development Code explicitly allows manufactured homes or temporary units after a natural disaster — including fire — with commission approval. Staff recommended a six‑month permit and waiver of the temporary‑use fee because the house was fire damaged.
The property owner (identified in the meeting as Morris Lawnson) told commissioners he had not yet contracted repairs with a builder and that his insurance adjuster had projected roughly 10 to 11 months before the house would be habitable again. The owner said crews were removing smoke‑damaged belongings before reconstruction could start.
Commissioners discussed the time frame. The commission approved the six‑month permit with the understanding the owner or staff would return to the commission if an extension were required; staff said any extension would come back before the board. The commission also agreed to waive the application fee; staff confirmed the waiver would be handled administratively on the application.
Commissioner Wellington moved to approve Resolution 2025‑37, with the six‑month limit and fee waiver. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Wellington, Thompson, Carpenter, Lawson and Wagner voted yes.
No additional conditions were imposed; commissioners asked staff and the owner to update the commission before the six‑month period expires so that any needed extension can be considered.
