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Council asks staff to refine rules allowing temporary commercial uses on vacant residential lots and continues ordinance
Summary
The council debated a proposed amendment to allow certain temporary commercial uses (fireworks, Christmas tree lots, similar holiday sales) on vacant residential parcels that front major roads. Members asked staff to refine permit language and return with clarifications; the council continued the item to the next meeting.
Councilmembers reviewed a proposed text amendment that would permit specific temporary commercial uses on vacant or undeveloped residential parcels that front major roads if applicants obtain required approvals.
The draft forwarded by the planning commission would limit such uses to vacant lots with direct access to a major road and would require a conditional-use permit for the operation. Planning staff said the intent was to allow holiday-related sales—“Christmas tree lots, fireworks stands,” and similar…
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