Council corrects drafting error in setbacks ordinance, approves updated setbacks
Summary
On second reading, Council approved Ordinance 607 to correct subsection 7(a) of the municipal code: setbacks clarified as 5 feet from each side yard and 20 feet from front and rear yards. The correction came after a council member flagged the text.
Ordinance 607 was approved on second reading to correct a drafting error in subsection 7(a) concerning setbacks and required yard area. During discussion a council member pointed out the omission of front-yard language; staff confirmed the intended standard is 5 feet from side yards and 20 feet from front and rear yards and the council adopted the corrective change.
Staff explained the ordinance was recommended by the planning commission and the vote will enforce the clarified setback language going forward. The corrected ordinance was adopted by roll call.
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