Robinson's City Council adopted zoning code amendments to align the city ordinance with new state statutory requirements that took effect this week. The amendments modify development review procedures, definitions and supplemental district regulations to incorporate state changes on public notice signage and home-occupation standards.

City planning staff explained the package of four code edits addressed: the state requirement for on-site signage when a residential density increase is requested, a corrected citation in the specific-use permit process, updates to the home-occupation definition to match state limits, and clarifications on parking, signage and appearance related to home businesses. The planner noted the state requires a large on-site sign (statute reference in the packet specifies an 18-by-44-inch minimum) for residential density increases and that the city would also post hearing notices on its website under the state change.

During council discussion some members and local developers urged caution about imposing broad signage requirements for all zoning actions, citing costs, confusion for the public and staff workload. After debate the council amended the proposal on the floor: the ordinance will meet state signage requirements (signs only where state law mandates them) and the city will reassess broader sign posting requirements later. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval 4-0.

Council approved the ordinance with the stated condition limiting the mandatory on-site signage to the scope required by state law; city staff said they will post required notices to the city website and handle sign installation and removal where the code mandates it.