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Votes at a glance: zoning first readings, licenses, contracts and other council actions
Summary
Council approved first readings of a multi-part zoning package (definitions and accessory‑uses chapter), adopted a 32‑inch lot coverage threshold for the first reading, approved several consent items and contracts, and directed staff to draft an ordinance banning new non‑owner‑occupied guest‑house short‑term rentals; a public‑safety traffic resolution failed.
At its July 9 meeting the Newport City Council recorded the following formal outcomes and directives:
- Zoning package (first reading): Council approved Chapter 17.08 (definitions) as amended and adopted a 32‑inch above‑natural‑grade threshold for counting lot building coverage for the first reading. Council also approved a new Chapter 17.78 addressing accessory uses, buildings and structures. Several other items in the package, especially impervious-surface provisions, were continued for further refinement.
- Short‑term rentals (resolution): Council passed a resolution directing city administration and the city solicitor to prepare ordinance language to ban new non‑owner‑occupied guest‑house short‑term…
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