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Westmoreland council passes first reading of 60% masonry façade rule after debate over manufactured homes
Summary
The Westmoreland City Council voted unanimously on first reading to approve an ordinance requiring at least 60% masonry-style exterior facings on buildings across zoning districts.
The Westmoreland City Council voted unanimously on first reading to approve Ordinance 0102025-1, which would require that at least 60% of a building’s exterior facings be masonry-style material across zoning districts.
Council members and staff spent extended time on the ordinance’s practical impact, particularly whether the requirement would prevent manufactured or modular homes from replacing older single-wide units and whether local rules could withstand legal challenge under state law.
Alex, a Planning staff member, described the requirement during discussion: “I think this is the one where it requires a, at least 60% of, exterior facings on a building to be…
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