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Yutan council approves zoning-code revision, moves floodplain rules into separate ordinance
Summary
The Yutan City Council approved Ordinance 816 (zoning-code revision) in its third reading, removing floodplain provisions to be handled in a separate floodplain ordinance; planners said the change preserves participation in the National Floodplain Insurance Program and clarifies setbacks, accessory building heights and conditional-use needs.
The Yutan City Council on Jan. 20 approved Ordinance 816, a comprehensive revision of the city zoning code, at its third reading.
Community Planner Costa told the council the revision removes floodplain provisions from the zoning code and places them in a dedicated floodplain ordinance so Yutan can remain in the National Floodplain Insurance Program. Costa said the move is aimed at preventing a lapse in participation, which would make flood insurance harder to obtain and more costly.
Costa clarified several substantive points during a public hearing. He said the draft keeps a 35-foot maximum building height across residential districts and that R-West standards allow somewhat higher density than R-East because they reflect historical development patterns. Costa also said properties along Second Street with prior spot zoning would still require conditional-use review if a new, potentially impactful business is proposed. Resident Lindsey Nelson asked whether accessory structures and covenants (for example at Itan Park) would change; Mayor Thompson said there are no covenants in Itan.
A motion to approve the third reading and passage of Ordinance 816 was made by Councilmember Lawton and seconded by Councilmember Smith. The roll call vote was Schimenti, Mach, Smith and Lawton — all voting yea. The motion carried.
Why it matters: The zoning update standardizes setbacks, clarifies where conditional-use review is required along commercial corridors and maintains the existing maximum height standard. By separating floodplain requirements into a standalone ordinance, staff said the council preserves the city’s insurance program participation while enabling more focused public review of floodplain regulations.
Next steps: The council adopted Ordinance 816 at third reading during this meeting; related floodplain rules will be considered and were acted on separately as Ordinance 818.
