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St. Albans council advances ordinance to allow anchored swing sets, trampolines in front yards

6439360 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

The St. Albans City Council voted to advance a zoning change affecting accessory structures (Article 13.33.03) to the ordinance-drafting stage to allow certain anchored outdoor play equipment in front yards; one council member voted against the motion.

The St. Albans City Council voted to advance a zoning-code change concerning accessory structures, moving a Planning & Zoning recommendation on Article 13.33.03 to the ordinance stage, a step that will allow the council to craft specific standards for outdoor play equipment in front yards.

Council members took up the matter after residents raised complaints that existing rules required some families to move…

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