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Commission recommends broad zoning code updates and recodification to improve clarity and meet state/federal requirements
Summary
Planning staff presented comprehensive revisions to the zoning code (chapter 34 recodified and moved toward chapter 54) to align with state and federal law and improve usability; the commission recommended approval 5–0. Changes include permitting group homes and kennels in some districts, removing seldom‑used districts (R4, R5), and adjusting R3 setback rules.
Planning staff presented a comprehensive package of zoning-code changes and recodification intended to align the city's zoning rules with state and federal standards and make the code more accessible and searchable.
Kevin said the work reflects state and federal changes and a desire to make municipal code language clearer. "Because if you've ever read our code, the first question is what did I just read?" Kevin told commissioners,…
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