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Staff to fold large-scale retail rules into existing highway-overlay zoning; special-exception review planned
Summary
City staff proposed adding large-scale retail standards to the city's existing highway-overlay district rather than creating a separate 'big box' ordinance. Staff said the proposal would use tiered special-exception review by building size, require enhanced landscaping and design, and go to the Planning & Zoning Board in March.
City staff told the City Commission it will consolidate large-scale retail (formerly called "big box") standards into the city's existing overlay district and return with a combined ordinance for commission consideration.
Stacy Heck, director of community development, said staff reviewed the overlay district and concluded it is largely suitable for large-scale retail with targeted enhancements. "Instead of adding additional ordinances to our code, take an ordinance that we already…
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