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Council approves first reading of Title 13 zoning updates after debate over coffeehouse rules and dog‑care hours
Summary
The council introduced and approved the first reading of amendments to Santee Municipal Code Title 13 to clarify industrial use regulations, add definitions for coffeehouse/distillery/winery, and change allowed accessory food sales; staff will return Aug. 27 for second reading and adoption.
The Santee City Council on Aug. 13 introduced and conducted the first reading of an ordinance updating Title 13 (zoning) to modernize industrial‑zone use regulations, clarify definitions and consolidate duplicative categories. Planning staff said the changes were intended to align the code with prior interpretations and contemporary uses, and set a second reading and adoption for Aug. 27.
Madeline Mattson, principal planner, said the update adds definitions for coffeehouse, distillery and winery, clarifies when conditional use permits are required, and removes outdated references. The…
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