Board says state-law compliance must be checked before zoning changes

Jun 9, 2026

Board members said identifying state-law compliance issues is the first priority before making zoning changes; staff and the Berkeley Group were tasked to compile a matrix of compliance items for a follow-up session.

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Board members repeatedly emphasized that state-law compliance must be established before the county proceeds with substantive zoning changes. Chair (S1) said, "If we're not in compliance with state law, that's a no no," and urged staff to assemble a clear list of what statutes or requirements the county is out of compliance with so the board can address them first.

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