Planners to revise land development code to match Compass 2040 guidance

Jul 21, 2026

Staff told the commission the land development code will be revised to reflect Compass 2040's land use tiers, conservation districts and rezoning criteria; staff emphasized comp‑plan consistency alone does not guarantee approval if rezoning criteria are unmet.

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Clay County planning staff told commissioners the land development code (LDC) is being revised to implement the policies in Compass 2040, including updated zoning classifications and rules to reflect 10 land‑use tiers and conservation districts.

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