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Germantown commission approves zoning and fence-code text amendments; staff to route package to Planning Commission and Board
Summary
The Germantown Design Review Commission unanimously approved text amendments to zoning and fence rules on Oct. 28, adding explicit DRC authority in the zoning code, authorizing limited administrative site-plan modifications by the director, and clarifying fence-height and easement provisions.
The Germantown Design Review Commission unanimously approved revised zoning and fence-code text amendments on Oct. 28 that clarify the commission—s site-plan authority in the zoning code, establish limited administrative authority for staff to approve minor site-plan modifications, and revise fence-height and easement rules.
Director Ross presented the changes, which staff said mirror earlier subcommittee discussions and Planning Commission recommendations. Key elements include adding a new zoning reference to the Design Review Commission—s powers (new section 2,393); a procedure for reconciling Planning Commission and DRC approvals (2,394); and a new director authority to approve…
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