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Lake Elmo Planning Commission backs five housekeeping zoning text changes, including earlier trash pickup time and setback clarifications
Summary
The Commission recommended City Council approve five minor code updates: require trash containers be placed by 6 a.m., clarify setback measurement from adjacent right‑of‑way for properties crossing public roads, exclude construction/silt fencing from 'temporary fence' rules, remove residential uses from the commercial district to align with the 2040 comp plan, and correct a code cross‑reference.
Lake Elmo Planning Commission members voted Jan. 26 to recommend that City Council approve a package of five housekeeping zoning text amendments addressing trash pickup timing, setback wording, temporary fences, permitted uses in commercial districts and a code cross‑reference.
Staff explained the changes and said the package is administrative in nature and intended to improve consistency and clarity. "Containers must be placed for pickup before 6AM on the day of collection to ensure service," staff said when describing…
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