Council approves code changes shifting select fire-safety rules out of the zoning code
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
The Washington City Council adopted an ordinance removing certain fire-safety items from the zoning code (fire lanes, department connections, storage-tank rules) so they will be enforced under the fire code; staff said the move will reduce delays and duplicated review.
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The Washington City Council on second reading adopted an ordinance amending multiple code sections to remove specific fire-safety provisions from the zoning code and place those requirements under the city’s fire code.
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