Council hears first reading on B‑1 ground‑floor conversion text amendment to reduce CUP burden
Jun 9, 2026
Planning staff presented a text amendment intended to limit conditional use permits (CUPs) required when historically single‑family structures in certain B‑1 areas revert to residential use; councilors asked about the burden of proof and mapping corrections and were told the packet will be updated before the next meeting.
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Council held a first reading of TA‑26‑4, a planning‑commission‑initiated text amendment to sections 9‑1 and 9‑2 of the Winchester zoning ordinance that would narrow the scope of ground‑floor conversion CUP requirements in B‑1 zoning areas.
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