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The largest employer in Clay is the Jefferson County Board of Education, with 360 employees at the three schools inside the city limits: Clay Elementary, Clay-Chalkville Middle School and Clay-Chalkville High School. The middle school and high school have the largest enrollment of schools in the Jefferson County School system.
Some Clay residents attend Chalkville Elementary, which is close but not in the city limits.
All of this reflects the priority Clay residents put on education and on the well-being of their children. The schools receive much support from parents and the city government.
The City of Clay pays for a random drug-testing program for all those in extra-curricular activities at Clay-Chalkville High School. This was a pilot program for the Jefferson County School system but has been used as an example for other schools who think drug-testing gives students a good reason to "say no" when they feel peer pressure. This provides a better work environment for teachers and administrators at CCHS.
Although the schools in Clay are county schools, the City of Clay School Committee makes recommendations to the council on ways the city can contribute to better schools for teachers and students. These schools are known for producing teachers who stand out, often being selected as Teacher of the Year in the county system.
Commercial Activity
Second to education jobs, the city's commercial base is in the retail and service sector. Three full-size grocery stores are within the city's borders.
In 2011, the city registered over 500 businesses with a physical presence in the city, according to business license records. Any business wanting to open in the city will find many available commercial properties, both developed and undeveloped.
The 2005-2009 estimated Census figures shows the income level and common occupations of Clay residents. Results in this area from the 2010 Census will be available this fall. Many commute to neighboring cities with an average travel time of less than 30 minutes. The interstate is very close to Clay, within five minutes for most residents. Access to Interstate 59 is through one of two roads: Deerfoot Parkway and Chalkville Mountain Road.
Business Owners
The City of Clay encourages entrepreneurs to locate in Clay.
As the Clay Area Chamber of Commerce says, "Clay is open for business."
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Real Estate Development
The City of Clay is a great place to build. The knowledgable, strict, but fair City Inspections Services personnel are eager to see responsible growth in the City.
The City has a Comprehensive Land Use Plan to guide future development. That plan includes three circular areas for pedestrian-friendly commercial development. One is between Deerfoot Parkway and Trussville Clay Road, another is at the Dug Hollow Road intersection with Old Springville Road. The third one is at the intersection of Chalkville Mountain Road and Old Springville Road.
To provide a structure for implementing the goals of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the city adopted a Zoning Ordinance, Sub-division Regulations and Design and Construction Specifications. Contact the City Inspections Department for more information on City of Clay zoning laws, the City of Clay Sign Ordinance or construction permits.
Contact Debby Clayton for more information about the inspections and public works services.
The City Inspections Department encourages residents to abide by the law and have their additions, remodeling work and new construction inspected. See why here.
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