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Winthrop council bans use of permanent storage containers as structures

Winthrop City Council · December 1, 2025
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Summary

The Winthrop City Council voted unanimously Dec. 3 to prohibit permanent storage containers from being classified or used as structures within city limits; the motion was moved by Ann Myers, seconded by Jim Loughren and carried with all ayes.

The Winthrop City Council voted unanimously Dec. 3 to prohibit permanent storage containers from being used as structures within the city.

Councilmember Ann Myers moved the measure, which Councilmember Jim Loughren seconded. The motion passed “all ayes,” with Mayor Dennie and councilmembers Melissa Hesner, Loughren, Myers, Lee White and Brian Kelchen recorded as voting in favor.

The council’s action followed discussion in which the distinction between storage containers and conventional structures was raised. The record does not specify zoning code language amended or a timeline for enforcement; council members did not record an implementing ordinance number during the meeting.

The item was taken up during the regular agenda and recorded in the official minutes; the council made no additional amendments and did not schedule further hearings on the matter at this meeting.