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Council told accepting Trivette Robertson bid would not automatically change zoning; rezoning remains separate process
Summary
Councilors asked whether accepting a purchase bid for the Trivette Robertson property would require changing zoning; staff advised acceptance does not bind council to rezone and that the rezoning process remains a separate legislative proceeding, leaving the purchaser at risk if rezoning is not approved.
Council members at the July 8 meeting asked whether accepting a bid for the Trivette Robertson property would obligate the city to rezone the site to accommodate a proposed development.
Staff advised that accepting the bid and changing zoning are separate actions: the city would still be required to follow its normal rezoning process if a petitioner requests a zoning change. A staff speaker said the council could not be contractually compelled through a sales agreement to make…
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