Midway work session trims permitted commercial uses, sets size and placement limits near Town Square

Dec 2, 2025

City staff proposed removing several vehicle- and event-related commercial uses from the C3 downtown zone, capping certain retail footprints at 15,000 square feet, and keeping alcohol sales subject to state distancing rules. Councilors debated parking, enforcement and nonconforming historic uses.

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Midway city staff on Sunday outlined a package of code changes aimed at protecting the Town Squarearea from large, infrequently used commercial uses and preserving street-level retail. The packet would remove several auto-oriented businesses and event centers from the walkable C3 zone, apply a 15,000-square-foot building footprint cap for many retail and recreational businesses, and reserve ground-floor space within 50 feet of state roads for active uses.

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