Strong Towns representative proposes stakeholder working group to update zoning code
Jan 5, 2026
Linda Galas-Merten of Strong Towns North Plains urged the council to form a working committee—composed of a council member, assistant city planner, planning commission member, business representatives and a resident—to review and revise outdated and contradictory zoning codes.
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At the Jan. 5 meeting, Linda Galas-Merten, representing Strong Towns North Plains, urged the council to convene a stakeholder working group to update the city's zoning and development code. She said current codes are outdated and contain contradictions and recommended the working committee include a council member, the assistant city planner, a planning commission member, business representatives and a resident to ensure diverse perspectives.
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