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Rathdrum council discontinues smallest-lot zones, tables MR residential percentage changes after public objections
Summary
After public comment raised concerns that a proposed MR residential formula would let builders favor the smallest lots, the Rathdrum City Council voted to adopt code changes ending two small‑lot zones and to legalize sidewalk seating, but tabled the proposed MR percentage rule for further review.
The Rathdrum City Council voted to discontinue two smaller‑lot zoning categories and to adopt a code change allowing regulated sidewalk seating, but tabled a proposed change to the MR residential district that would have set lot‑size bands at 25%/25%/25%/25% after residents urged more review.
Councilmembers cited prior workshops and public hearings in explaining the ordinance changes and said the MR item needs further refinement. Councilmember Larry Sanders made the motion to adopt the two code sections on first reading and remove the MR residential language from tonight’s adoption; the council approved the motion and agreed to continue discussion of the MR percentages in a later workshop.
The matter drew several public…
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