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Board approves ordinance change to allow retail sales in Highway Service Commercial district
Summary
Lawrence County planning staff and the board agreed to add 'retail sales and trade' to the Highway Service Commercial district inventory, clearing a path for specific future CUPs; the ordinance will go to county commission for readings.
The board voted to forward language amending the county zoning ordinance to list "retail sales and trade" as an allowed conditional use in the Highway Service Commercial district.
Planning staff said the change corrects an omission: the ordinance already contained a definition for the use but had not formally listed it under the Highway Service Commercial district, which blocked applicants from filing certain CUPs. Staff explained that the ordinance decision is only the first step; if passed it will move to county commission for formal first and second readings, after which applicants can pursue CUPs or building permits. A public commenter asked whether the change would rezone any property; staff clarified it would not — it only alters allowed uses within the existing district boundaries.
The board approved moving the ordinance forward by voice vote. Board members noted parking and other site‑specific standards remain enforced through the CUP and building‑permit processes, and staff will incorporate questions from this meeting into the commission packet.
