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Council adopts subdivision and zoning-code amendments on second reading

5421961 · July 18, 2025

Summary

On second reading the council approved Ordinance 25-13, amending chapter 545 (subdivision of land), and Ordinance 25-14, amending chapter 550 (zoning code). Both measures passed on the council floor with recorded 'aye' votes.

The Watertown Common Council adopted two planning-related ordinances on July 15 during their second readings.

Ordinance 25-13 amends chapter 545 (subdivision of land) with changes to several sections including 545-14(a), 545-42(c) and related subsections. Alderman Blankey moved Ordinance 25-13 on second reading; it was seconded by Alderman Wetzel and passed with recorded aye votes from council members present.

Ordinance 25-14 amends chapter 550 (the zoning code) through changes to section 550-150 and related language. Alderman Bilenke moved Ordinance 25-14 on second reading; Alderman Moldenhauer seconded and the ordinance carried on recorded aye votes.

Both ordinances were sponsored by the planning commission and come after committee review; the meeting transcript records unanimous support on the second readings. The ordinances will follow the city's prescribed ordinance-adoption process for enactment.

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