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Council debates zoning‑amendment procedure ordinance as charter review proceeds
Summary
Resident speakers urged the council to delay Ordinance 2026‑4 (procedures for zoning‑code amendments) until the Charter Review Commission finishes recommendations; the law director and mayor argued the codified ordinance should mirror the charter now and be changed later if needed. Council discussed meeting types, public notice and timing before adopting the ordinance.
A resident urged council to delay action on Ordinance 2026‑4, which would amend the codified procedures for proposed zoning‑code changes, because the Charter Review Commission is considering related charter language.
John Loftess (resident, 4231 Lander Road) asked council to table the ordinance and allow the charter review process to complete its work before the codified ordinance is changed. "My recommendation ... would be to put this in place so you have a procedure in place" the law director responded, saying the ordinance mirrors charter provisions and can be updated if the charter changes; the mayor and law director noted any charter changes would not be effective until January 1, 2027.
Council members debated whether the village should preserve a historical distinction between work sessions and regular council meetings, how notice is given for planning and zoning matters, and whether putting a procedure into the codified ordinances now would help outside parties understand how to apply for zoning changes. One council member said the ordinance mostly documents existing practice; others urged caution about changing procedures midstream and suggested setting any operational changes to take effect on a defined future date.
After discussion the motion to adopt the ordinance was made and a roll‑call vote was recorded in the meeting; planning and zoning recommended the amendment. The council and staff agreed that, if the charter is later changed, the codified ordinance would be amended to match the new charter language.
