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Commissioners approve zoning change and helipad permit for Dayton fire station
Summary
The Lyon County Board unanimously approved a zoning map amendment and conditional-use permit to allow a helipad at Central Lyon Fire Protection District’s Dayton station, citing a need to improve air-ambulance access and pending partnership talks with Reach Air Ambulance.
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners on May 7 unanimously approved a zoning map amendment and a conditional-use permit to allow a helipad at the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District’s Dayton station.
The approvals apply to a roughly 1.02-acre parcel at 199 Six Mile Canyon Road (APN 016-025-26). Commissioner David Hockaday moved to approve the zoning change from Limited Commercial (C-1) to Public Facilities (PF); Commissioner John Cassinelli seconded and the motion passed 5-0. The separate conditional-use permit to add a general aviation helipad was approved on a 5-0 vote after a motion by Cassinelli and second by Hockaday.
Why it matters: Central Lyon Fire Chief Tim McHargue told the Board that “air ambulance transports are an area of critical need” for the district and that preliminary discussions with Reach Air Ambulance have begun, with negotiations for a long-term partnership to proceed once the CUP is in place. The district and county staff presented findings and planning documents supporting the rezoning and CUP, which the Board reviewed during a public hearing.
Details and next steps: Senior Planner Lisa Nash summarized project maps, master-plan consistency and findings required for both actions. There was no public opposition during the hearing. The Board’s votes authorize staff to proceed with the regulatory steps tied to the zoning and CUP approvals; Chief McHargue said district-level negotiations with Reach Air Ambulance can advance now that the permit is approved.
The Board took both votes during the regular meeting and did not attach conditions beyond the standard CUP findings. The actions were recorded as passed 5-0.
