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Council moves to align zoning code with state law on protest petition votes; second reading scheduled
Summary
Council members discussed and introduced an amendment to repeal municipal code section 22.69(5)(b), which required a three‑quarter supermajority vote on zoning amendments when a protest petition is filed; staff said the state law change (2023 Act 16) requires a simple majority, and the council set the item for the next reading.
The Common Council considered a zoning code amendment to repeal municipal code section 22.69(5)(b), the provision that requires a three‑quarter supermajority vote for zoning amendments when an opposing protest petition is filed.
Community Development staff explained the change is triggered by 2023 Act 16, which eliminates the state…
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