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Germantown advances 134‑page municipal code and zoning text amendments to second reading; public hearing set for Feb. 9

Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Germantown · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Director Ross presented a 134-page package of municipal code and zoning text amendments focused on clarity, consistency and administrative efficiency; the board approved the first reading, set a Feb. 9 public hearing, and invited further staff review on accessory-structure and porch provisions.

Director Ross presented Ordinance 2026-5, a comprehensive set of municipal code and zoning text amendments intended to clarify and streamline the city’s development regulations. Ross said the package consolidates repetitive uses into a front-end use table, adjusts bulk and parking regulations, aligns Design Review Commission and Planning Commission approvals, sets a 10% administrative threshold for site-plan approvals, introduces…

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