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Council reviews town code packet and identifies language to tailor for Meadow
Summary
Council members said the packet under review was created for the county rather than Meadow and discussed removing county-specific permit/value language, updating an outdated code book copy, and considering a comprehensive rewrite of several strict code provisions.
Council members reviewed a code packet and identified material that does not fit Meadow's needs.
Speaker 1 said the packet “was made for the county. It wasn't made for Meadow,” and recommended stripping county-specific permit/value sections. Participants said copies circulated the prior night may have been mixed or incomplete. Speaker 1 read an example provision (three paragraphs, five sentences) and said it read strictly, prompting discussion about rewording or changing the code as a whole. Speaker 2 said an updated copy of the code book is available on request and offered to provide the latest version.
Why it matters: Town ordinances shape what residents may build and how the town enforces property standards. The council flagged several code provisions that seem outdated or out of step with Meadow's needs and agreed to obtain and review the most recent version of the codebook.
Details and next steps: Staff said they would make the latest codebook available. The group discussed setting aside time to read and discuss the code changes and to plan possible ordinance revisions.
