Planning commission urges more-specific commercial-use rules; proposes business-application process

May 21, 2025

Kathleen of the Planning Commission told councilors the commission wants more-specific commercial-use language rather than a full rezoning. The commission recommended drafting a business application to capture new businesses' proposed uses and plans so the town can approve or prohibit specific commercial activities.

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At the May 21 meeting, the council received a brief planning-commission update from Kathleen, who said the commission recommends making the town’s commercial-use language more specific so permitted uses are clear and everything else is prohibited by default. The commission proposed drafting a business application for prospective businesses to submit plans and uses for council review.

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