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El Cajon council adopts zoning changes, closes loophole on 'intoxicating hemp' and eases tiny-home rules
Summary
The council adopted a zoning-code amendment that clarifies a prohibition on intoxicating hemp, adjusts rules for covered porches and tiny/movable homes, and narrows a proposed expansion of recycling-center materials after council edits. The Planning Commission had recommended approval.
The El Cajon City Council on May 14 adopted an ordinance to update Title 17 of the municipal code covering economic development, housing and other technical edits.
City staff presented the package as changes to three broad areas: allowing additional recyclable materials in certain recycling centers, aligning multifamily definitions with recent state law for accessory dwelling units, and easing design rules so covered front porches may encroach slightly more into front-yard setbacks. Noah Alvegan, deputy director of community development, told…
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