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Council reviews first readings of zoning, outdoor lighting, tree preservation and noise ordinances
Summary
At first reading the council reviewed several planning and environment-related ordinances — updates to zoning procedures, a night‑sky/outdoor lighting standard, a tree-preservation and replacement standard, and a city noise article — and directed staff to bring all to planning commission/public hearing as appropriate.
The Mableton City Council on April 23 took first readings of several ordinances addressing land use and environmental controls and directed staff to route the measures to the planning commission for public hearing where appropriate.
Zoning code updates: Council heard proposed changes that clarify planning commission and board of zoning appeals procedures, including a provision that an appointee who moves outside their appointing councilmember’s district be required to report the move and that chair selection may be made annually (rather than only at the first January meeting). The city attorney said the changes respond to planning commissioners’ feedback and increase clarity about postponement, voting and…
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