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Planning commission adopts zoning text amendments on telecom towers, shipping containers and ADUs
Summary
On Jan. 15 the Reno County Planning Commission adopted a package of zoning text amendments affecting telecommunication towers (setbacks/fencing), shipping‑container rules (intermodal freight container definition; up to four allowed in residential), accessory dwelling unit (ADU) clarifications and other edits; the BZA will handle exceptions for more than four shipping containers.
The Reno County Planning Commission voted Jan. 15 to adopt a series of zoning text amendments covering Articles 1–6, 9, 14 and 15 of the county zoning regulations. The changes address telecommunication towers, shipping containers, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), manufactured homes and other items included in the staff packet.
County Planner Mark Fonachin explained the telecom language was revised to reflect recent state actions that limit local review; the county’s review authority will focus on…
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