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Commission backs zoning text amendments to allow limited electronic billboards, ease food‑truck rules and permit small covered patios
Summary
The commission recommended approval of zoning text amendment 2025-01 to permit up to four electronic billboards in specified zones with design and spacing limits, reduce the minimum separation for mobile food vendors from 1,000 to 500 feet, and allow covered patios to encroach 5 feet into rear-yard setbacks under conditions.
The City of Lamar Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of zoning text amendment 2025-01, which would: authorize a limited number of electronic billboards in specific zones with spacing and design standards; reduce the separation distance for mobile food vendors from 1,000 feet to 500 feet; and allow attached covered patios to encroach up to 5 feet into rear-yard setbacks provided they are not enclosed.
City planner Steve Brandt described the package as three related but distinct changes. On billboards, Brandt said the city currently prohibits new billboards but is proposing an electronic‑only allowance in limited zones with conditions. "Only the electronic…
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