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Fiscal court approves first reading to allow daycares in agricultural zones
Summary
Simpson County Fiscal Court approved first reading of Ordinance No. 920.126 to insert “Daycares and Nurseries” into Conditional Use for AG zoning, advancing a zoning text amendment for further hearings. No final vote on adoption occurred.
Simpson County Judge Executive Mason Barnes said the fiscal court on Dec. 17 approved first reading of Ordinance No. 920.126, a Planning and Zoning text amendment that would add “Daycares and Nurseries” to the list of conditional uses in AG (Agriculture) zones.
The vote to advance the ordinance came after a motion by Magistrate Marty Chandler and a second by Magistrate Scott Poston; the court recorded the motion as carrying unanimously. The first reading moves the amendment to further consideration under the county’s ordinance process rather than enacting it as law.
Supporters of allowing daycares in agricultural zones argue the change would provide more locations for child-care providers near rural neighborhoods; opponents, when raised at previous public hearings, have expressed concerns about traffic, noise and site suitability. The court record shows only that the item passed first reading — no public hearing outcome or final adoption was recorded at this meeting.
The amendment is identified in the court minutes as Ordinance No. 920.126. County Attorney Sam Phillips and Planning staff will follow statutory notice and hearing requirements before any final vote. If adopted, the amendment would change zoning conditional‑use language; the minutes do not specify any conditional‑use standards, buffer requirements or permit conditions associated with the change.
The court did not set a final adoption date at the Dec. 17 meeting. The ordinance will return for additional readings and any required public hearings under county procedure.
