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Blaine council adopts ADU and tree ordinances, approves lot sale and awards pavement-marking contract
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance removing detached accessory dwelling units from residential districts while keeping attached ADUs, updated shade-tree enforcement to focus on hazards to public infrastructure, approved sale of a Club West lot (appraised $289,550), and awarded a $115,000 pavement-marking contract with a 5% contingency.
At its regular meeting, the Blaine City Council approved multiple administrative and land-use items on the consent and business agendas, including ordinance amendments and a contract award.
Accessory dwelling units: On the second reading, the council adopted amendments that remove detached ADUs from all residential districts while retaining attached ADUs as a permitted use. Director Selman said the change followed council workshops and a prior interim moratorium; staff also reorganized performance standards and adjusted noise-abatement language to align with existing code. Council member Ford said he planned to…
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