Denton trustees introduce zoning ordinance revision in first reading

The Village of Denton Board of Trustees introduced Ordinance No. 26-5-1 on May 21, 2026, initiating a first reading of revised zoning regulations and an updated official zoning map prepared by Miller & Associates. Jason Combs of Miller & Associates presented the proposed changes during a public hearing the board opened at 6:35 p.m. and closed at 7:16 p.m.

The matter affects the Village of Denton and areas within its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Trustee Amanda Fangmeier moved to open the public hearing, Trustee Ryan Osborn seconded, and the motion carried. After the presentation and public discussion, Fangmeier again moved and Osborn seconded to close the hearing; that motion carried. Fangmeier then moved and Chair Joe Hobelman seconded to introduce Ordinance No. 26-5-1 and hold its first reading; the motion carried. The board scheduled a second reading for the June 1, 2026 meeting.

Why it matters: the ordinance will adopt a new set of zoning regulations and an official zoning map for the village and its extraterritorial area as prepared by Miller & Associates, which could change permitted land uses, map boundaries, and development standards. The board took the procedural step of introducing the ordinance rather than adopting it; final action will depend on the second reading and any further edits.

The board did not record a formal vote tally in the minutes beyond the motion carry notation. The transcript shows members present for these actions were Chair Joe Hobelman and Trustees Amanda Fangmeier and Ryan Osborn. The public hearing drew at least one comment and discussion before the board moved to formalize the ordinance’s first reading.

Next steps: the board will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 26-5-1 at its June 1, 2026 meeting, where members may adopt, amend, or table the ordinance.