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Forest Park planning panel approves exemption for minor single‑family exterior work
Summary
The Forest Park Planning Commission approved a text amendment to Title 8 on Jan. 15, 2006 to exempt certain minor exterior alterations to single‑family homes — including limited repainting, compatible window/door replacement and in‑kind deck/porch repairs — from Urban Design Review Board approval; staff said the change aims to avoid fees and lengthy reviews for routine maintenance.
Forest Park — The Planning Commission voted Jan. 15 to approve a text amendment to Title 8 that exempts certain minor exterior alterations to single‑family homes from review by the Urban Design Review Board.
Planning staff presented the proposed change, described in the ordinance text as an addition to Title 8, Article F, section 8‑8‑160(d). Staff told the commission that mayor and council had asked for a review of Urban Design Review Board procedures and that the amendment is intended to prevent homeowners from facing application fees and lengthy review processes for routine maintenance. "Therefore, staff recommends approval of this text…
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