Council considers temporarily easing code for flood-damaged small lots
Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
Council discussed whether to modify zoning or grant individual exceptions for homeowners whose lots are now too small under current code to rebuild after flood destruction; members noted fairness and inspection issues and plan to draft an approach.
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Council members discussed a recurring issue raised by residents whose homes were destroyed by the flood: many affected lots are smaller than the city’s current code allows for new construction.
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