Fulton County Zoning & Community Development

Kimberly J. Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Administrator

Julie A. Russell, CIAO-S, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning/Plat Act Officer

257 W. Lincoln

Lewistown, IL 61542

Phone: (309) 547-0902

Email: zoning@fultonco.org

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Meeting Place: Fulton County Farm Bureau, 15411 N IL -100, Lewistown, Illinois 61542.
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes: March 26th, 2025 Meeting

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Issuance Of Commercial Solar Energy Facility Building Permit To Canton Banner Solar, LLC.

b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Woodworking Shop In Accordance With Section 4.A.1.B(20) Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Parcel #21-23-01-400-001

c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Short Term Rental In Accordance With Section 4.A.1.A. & B. Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Parcel #18-19-33-400-005 & 18-19-33-400-007

d. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Commercial Solar Energy Facility On Parcel #14-14-27-400-003

e. Discussion/Action: Update Zoning Board Of Appeals By-Laws

7. Old Business

8. Other

9. Executive Session

10. Adjournment

Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes: February 26th, 2025 Meeting

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Issuance of Commercial Solar Energy Facility Building Permit to Buckheart Creek Solar 1, LLC.

b. Discussion/Action: Issuance of Commercial Solar Energy Facility Building Permit to Canton Banner Solar, LLC

7. Old Business

8. Other

9. Executive Session

10. Adjournment

Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln St., Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes: December 18th, 2024 and January 29th, 2025

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A CAMPGROUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4.A.4.b(19) OF THE FULTON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE

b. Discussion/Action: ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY BUILDING PERMIT TO BUCKHEART CREEK SOLAR 1, LLC.

7. Old Business

8. Other

9. Executive Session

10. Adjournment

Fulton County Zoning & Community Development
Kimberly J. Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Administrator
Julie A. Russell, CIAO-S, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning/Plat Act Officer
257 W. Lincoln
Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: (309) 547-0902
Email: zoning@fultonco.org

Fulton County Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

Meeting Place: Fulton County Farm Bureau, 15411 N IL -100, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes:

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING CHAIRMAN TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

b. Discussion/Action: PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PARCEL #14-14-05-100-005

c. Discussion/Action: PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PARCEL #14-14-05-100-005

d. Discussion/Action: PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ON PARCEL #09-08-10-400-018

7. Old Business

8. Other

9. Executive Session

10. Adjournment

Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes: November 20th, 2024 Meeting

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 11-A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Lot Width Minimums In The AC District. Parcel #10-09-15-300-004

b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Short Term Rental In Accordance With Section 4.A.1.b(10) Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Parcel #15-15-11-100-015

c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Short Term Rental In Accordance With Section 4.A.1.b(10) Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Parcel #15-15-21-200-003

d. Discussion/Action: Amendment Correcting the 2019 Ordinance Creating Zoning Provisions for the Distribution and Sale of Medical and Recreational Cannabis in Fulton County, IL from “Chapter 9.4” to “Chapter 9.6”.

7. Old Business
8. Other
9. Executive Session
10. Adjournment

Kimberly J. Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Administrator
Julie A. Russell, CIAO-S, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning/Plat Act Officer
257 W. Lincoln
Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: (309) 547-0902
Email: zoning@fultonco.org

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Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes: September 17th, October 2nd, and October 30th, 2024 Meetings

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 6.A.3 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Accessory Building Front Yard Regulations In The AC District. Parcel #09-08-32-200-019

b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Front Yard Regulations In The AC District. Parcel #11-11-08-400-004

c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Short Term Rental In Accordance With Section 4.A.1.b(10) Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Parcel #17-18-24-400-003

d. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Short Term Rental /Event Venue In Accordance With Section 4.A.1.b(10) Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance Parcel #05-04-33-400-004 & 05-04-33-400-008

Old Business

7. Other

8. Executive Session

9. Adjournment

Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call/Quorum

3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes: September 11th and September 25th, 2024 Meetings

5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

6. New Business

a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Front Yard Minimums In The AC District.
Parcel #18-19-29-400-010

b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Front Yard Minimums In The AC District.
Parcel #18-19-26-106-002, 18-19-26-106-001

c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Taxidermy Facility on Parcel #18-19-34-200-016

Old Business

7. Other

8. Executive Session

9. Adjournment

Fulton County Zoning & Community Development
Kimberly J. Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Administrator
Julie A. Russell, CIAO-S, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning/Plat Act Officer
257 W. Lincoln Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: (309) 547-0902 Email: zoning@fultonco.org

Meeting Place: Fulton County Board Office, 257 W. Lincoln Ave, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call/Quorum
3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes: September 17th, 2024 Meeting
5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.
6. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 9.A.2 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Height Regulations In The AC District.
Parcel #08-07-25-400-007
b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 6.A.3 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Accessory Building Side & Front Yard Regulations In The AC District. Parcel #13-13-10-203-012
c. Discussion/Action: Issuance of Commercial Solar Energy Facility Building Permit to Pleasantville Solar Park, LLC.
7. Old Business
8. Other
9. Executive Session
10. Adjournment

Fulton County Zoning & Community Development
Kimberly J. Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Administrator
Julie A. Russell, CIAO-S, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning/Plat Act Officer
257 W. Lincoln Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: (309) 547-0902 Email: zoning@fultonco.org

Meeting Place: Fulton County Farm Bureau, 15411 N IL -100, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call/Quorum
3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes: September 11th, 2024 Meeting
5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.
6. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Operate A Commercial Solar Facility On Parcel #15-15-11-300-002
b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing To Request A Variance Of Section 10.A.1 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance In Respect To Side Yard Minimums In The AC District.
Parcel #09-08-25-305-034
c. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Construct & Operate A Fire Department on Parcel #20-22-29-122-001
7. Old Business
8. Other
9. Executive Session
10. Adjournment

Fulton County Zoning & Community Development
Kimberly J. Mayberry, Zoning Enforcement Officer/Floodplain Administrator
Julie A. Russell, CIAO-S, Supervisor of Assessments & Zoning/Plat Act Officer
257 W. Lincoln Lewistown, IL 61542
Phone: (309) 547-0902 Email: zoning@fultonco.org

Meeting Place: Fulton County Farm Bureau, 15411 N IL -100, Lewistown, IL 61542
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call/Quorum
3. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes: None
5. Public Remarks
Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five (5) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.
6. New Business
a. Discussion/Action: Second Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Pleasantville Solar Park, LLC.
b. Discussion/Action: Public Hearing For A Conditional Use Permit To Operate An Electrical Power Substation And A Request For A Variance Of Section 9.A.2 Of The Fulton County Zoning Ordinance To Permit Substation Structures To Exceed The Height Limits Established In Section 9. Parcel #07-06-16-200-001 (pt.)
7. Old Business
8. Other
9. Executive Session
10. Adjournment