Commission asks staff to research panhandle lots, seeks limits before broad changes

Sep 3, 2025

The planning commission opened a broad discussion on ‘panhandle’ lots and directed staff to research design, access and safety standards for possible code changes; commissioners favored exploring restrictions (single story, road/driveway width, snow removal and utilities) but declined immediate policy changes.

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Commissioners debated whether to revisit the municipal code rules that govern narrow “panhandle” lots and generally agreed staff should research how other communities handle frontage, access and design standards before the commission pursues revisions.

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