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Commission backs first reading to tighten Cheyenne Riverbank setback; soils-only exception removed
Summary
The West Fargo City Commission on Monday approved on first reading an amendment to the Cheyenne River Corridor Overlay zoning district that removes a soils‑analysis‑only exception to the 100‑foot building control line and requires standard variance criteria for any deviation.
The West Fargo City Commission on Monday approved on first reading an amendment to the city’s Cheyenne River Corridor Overlay (COSR) zoning district that removes a soils‑analysis‑only path to locate buildings closer than 100 feet to the riverbank.
Aaron Nelson, director of planning and zoning, told commissioners the COSR currently allows variances to construct buildings as close as 50 feet from the riverbank if a licensed…
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