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WRITTEN COMMENTS ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD'S OFFICE AT CLERKOFTHEBOARD.WEB@YAVAPAIAZ.GOV TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING.

CALL TO ORDER

STUDY SESSION - The Board Of Supervisors will meet in joint session with the Yavapai County Planning & Zoning Commission for discussion only on the following items:

1. Opening Remarks - Board of Supervisors and Planning & Zoning Commission to outline goals as needed.

2. Yavapai County Development Services Department Overview - Presentation by the Yavapai County Development Services Department providing the Board of Supervisors and the Planning & Zoning Commission with an update on departmental operations. The presentation will include an overview of department functions and organizational structure, a summary of recent accomplishments, and a review of current development activity within the County, including relevant data, current year trends and metrics. Staff: Mark Lusson, Assistant Director.

3. Zoning Ordinance Update and Presentation on Subdivision Regulations - Presentation by Roger Eastman, AICP, Logan Simpson providing the Board of Supervisors and the Planning & Zoning Commission with a high-level overview and targeted discussion. Staff: Matt Blake, AICP, Planning Manager. Major Energy Uses The purpose of the presentation and discussion is to establish a baseline understanding about Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Utility Scale Wind Energy Facilities, and Small Modular Reactors (SMR) from a land use standpoint, and to solicit input and direction from members on potential integration or prohibition as part of the Zoning Ordinance update. Development Services requested this discussion in response to increasing inquiries from developers, property owners and others who are expressing interest in bringing these major energy uses and emerging technologies into the County. Staff believe there is high likelihood of receiving multiple applications for such projects in 2026, particularly for utility scale wind energy facilities, which the Zoning Ordinance currently doesn’t allow without a Use Permit. Update to the County’s Subdivision Regulations The purpose of the presentation and discussion is to provide an overview of and update on the County Subdivision Regulations draft. This will include an outline of the process and estimated schedule for adoption, review major changes and recommendations, and have discussion, solicit input and direction from members on key questions and policy decisions. Areas of discussion include administration, application procedures, subdivision type, requirements and design standards, approval process, access and street design, open space, wildfire hazard mitigation, construction requirements, and Minor Land Divisions, among others.

Mar 26, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS & PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT SESSION

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WRITTEN COMMENTS ON CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE CLERK OF THE BOARD'S OFFICE AT CLERKOFTHEBOARD.WEB@YAVAPAIAZ.GOV TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING.

CALL TO ORDER

STUDY SESSION - The Board Of Supervisors will meet in joint session with the Yavapai County Planning & Zoning Commission for discussion only on the following items:

1. Opening Remarks - Board of Supervisors and Planning & Zoning Commission to outline goals as needed.

2. Yavapai County Development Services Department Overview - Presentation by the Yavapai County Development Services Department providing the Board of Supervisors and the Planning & Zoning Commission with an update on departmental operations. The presentation will include an overview of department functions and organizational structure, a summary of recent accomplishments, and a review of current development activity within the County, including relevant data, current year trends and metrics. Staff: Mark Lusson, Assistant Director.

3. Zoning Ordinance Update and Presentation on Subdivision Regulations - Presentation by Roger Eastman, AICP, Logan Simpson providing the Board of Supervisors and the Planning & Zoning Commission with a high-level overview and targeted discussion. Staff: Matt Blake, AICP, Planning Manager. Major Energy Uses The purpose of the presentation and discussion is to establish a baseline understanding about Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Utility Scale Wind Energy Facilities, and Small Modular Reactors (SMR) from a land use standpoint, and to solicit input and direction from members on potential integration or prohibition as part of the Zoning Ordinance update. Development Services requested this discussion in response to increasing inquiries from developers, property owners and others who are expressing interest in bringing these major energy uses and emerging technologies into the County. Staff believe there is high likelihood of receiving multiple applications for such projects in 2026, particularly for utility scale wind energy facilities, which the Zoning Ordinance currently doesn’t allow without a Use Permit. Update to the County’s Subdivision Regulations The purpose of the presentation and discussion is to provide an overview of and update on the County Subdivision Regulations draft. This will include an outline of the process and estimated schedule for adoption, review major changes and recommendations, and have discussion, solicit input and direction from members on key questions and policy decisions. Areas of discussion include administration, application procedures, subdivision type, requirements and design standards, approval process, access and street design, open space, wildfire hazard mitigation, construction requirements, and Minor Land Divisions, among others.

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