Oronoco workshop reviews draft zoning code; council debates lot sizes, enforcement and a new 'development flex' option
At a Feb. 19 workshop, Oronoco council and staff reviewed a draft rewrite of zoning chapter 151, focusing on the ordinance's purpose, the definition and enforceability of 'family,' enforcement procedures, developer cost‑security language, and a contentious debate over a proposed 'development flex' zone and new minimum lot sizes (including a proposed 14,000 sq ft R1). Council directed staff to return with edits and further mapping of where smaller lots or DF zones would be appropriate.
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Oronoco’s city council and planning staff spent a workshop session on Feb. 19 walking through a near‑final draft of the city's zoning chapter and identifying areas that need clarification before the ordinance returns for formal action.
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