Council corrects drafting error in setbacks ordinance, approves updated setbacks

Apr 14, 2025

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.

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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.

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