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Commissioners begin framing a commercial overlay zone, order zoning maps for follow-up review
Summary
Fairfield commissioners discussed a draft commercial overlay zone modeled on a Town of Francis ordinance, raised concerns about traffic and lighting near residences, and directed staff to prepare zoning maps to guide further work.
Chairman Commissioner Taylor introduced a possible Commercial Overlay Zone at the Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 7, 2026, saying he had reviewed an ordinance used by the Town of Francis as a possible framework.
Commissioners examined a draft paper ordinance and discussed allowable uses, size limitations and potential impacts on nearby residential properties, particularly traffic and lighting concerns. Members concluded that additional work was needed, including mapping existing and potential commercial zones to better evaluate appropriate land uses.
Commissioner Taylor asked Recorder Stephanie Shelley to print copies of the zoning maps for commissioners to review at home; commissioners agreed that development of a commercial overlay would be an ongoing process requiring further meetings and analysis.
