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Council approves series of ordinances, special uses and zoning changes
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Washington City Council approved multiple second-reading ordinances and special-use permits: police chief residency change (7–1), several annexation/disconnect items (all unanimous), multiple short-term rental special-use approvals (unanimous), Mallard Crossing rezoning (8–0), and a residential chickens code amendment allowing up to five chickens with permit (8–0).
The Washington City Council approved a string of ordinances, special-use requests and zoning changes during its June 2 meeting.
A second-reading ordinance amending the city code on residency requirements for the police chief passed 7–1, with Alder person Martin recorded as the lone no vote. The council approved annexing about 0.039 acres on South Main Street and disconnecting roughly 0.008 acres from Grace Bible Church property, each by unanimous vote. The council also approved multiple special-use permits for non-owner-occupied short-term rentals at addresses including 1406 Westgate Road, 132–134 North Main Street, 711 South High Street, and 406 North Main Street; those motions passed unanimously.
Council rezoned Mallard Crossing Commercial Park Lot 5 from C2 to C3 by an 8–0 vote. In a separate zoning text amendment, the council adopted rules allowing up to five residential chickens per lot, subject to a building permit and setbacks (coop no closer than 15 feet to side/rear lot lines and at least 25 feet from adjacent residences); the amendment passed 8–0.
Most items were routine and carried without extended debate; where council discussion occurred it focused on policy trade-offs (such as police-chief residency). The clerk recorded votes when requested and the meeting minutes will reflect final ordinance language and formal vote tallies.
