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Council approves first‑reading zoning fixes: limits for upper‑level decks, new substandard‑lot rules and temporary‑use permit framework
Summary
On first reading the council accepted a package of short‑term zoning fixes including numeric limits for elevated residential decks, creation of intermediate setback chapters for small lots (R4/R6), a temporary‑use permitting process for events longer than two weeks and updates to board membership and fees.
The Newport City Council approved on first reading a set of zoning amendments intended as short‑term fixes to clarify code language and respond to recent state changes.
Decks and upper‑level limits: The council adopted new dimensional standards for upper‑level residential decks. Under the proposal, "second‑floor" decks (defined as decks >5 ft and ≤15 ft above grade) would be allowed by right but limited to 100 square feet; balconies could project up to 4 feet and be limited to 40 square feet. "Third‑floor" decks (15–25 ft above grade) would be required to be inset from the building edge and limited to 30 square feet; roof decks above 25 ft would not be permitted. The measures aim to reduce noise and privacy impacts from large elevated decks; first‑floor decks remain subject to normal lot…
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