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Albert Lea council OKs first readings for a package of zoning, sign and cannabis-rule changes
Summary
On May 12 the Albert Lea City Council approved first readings of multiple ordinance amendments covering front-yard setbacks, steel siding visibility, sign definitions and exemptions, B-2 window requirements and rules for local handling of cannabis retail licensing; staff will return with clarifications on grandfathering and festival language.
Albert Lea — The Albert Lea City Council on May 12 approved first readings of a package of ordinance amendments that revise rules on front-yard setbacks, building materials and several categories of signs, and that update the city’s rules for handling cannabis retail licenses.
Councilors said the changes are largely technical clarifications and applicant-driven tweaks to zoning code language. "This particular change is applicant driven," Councilor Christiansen said during discussion, adding that public input can prompt such adjustments.
The package included: removing conflicting language about front-yard setback…
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