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Council adopts zoning amendment to allow administrative permits for small building additions
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 6-20 amending the zoning code to clarify administrative permits so small building additions can be reviewed by staff rather than sent to the Planning Commission.
The New Richmond City Council on Feb. 10 adopted Ordinance 6-20, an amendment to the city zoning ordinance that clarifies administrative permits for smaller building additions.
A city planner told the council the change was discussed at the Planning Commission public hearing and is intended to reduce ambiguity about when an addition requires full Planning Commission review. Under the amendment, relatively small or straightforward additions (staff used examples such as 500 to 1,000 square feet) may be processed through administrative review and a building permit rather than waiting for the next monthly Planning Commission meeting.
The presenter said the amendment aims to speed up routine projects for local businesses and property owners, decrease wait times, and provide clearer guidance for staff and applicants. The motion to approve the zoning ordinance amendments passed with all aldermen voting yes.
