Planning commission recommends code revisions: remove floating setback footnote, reduce M‑1 front setback and strike 25% expansion language
Jul 8, 2026
The commission voted unanimously to recommend that council remove a floating average front‑setback footnote in Chapter 54, change the M‑1 front setback from 20 to 15 feet to align with R‑1, and strike confusing language limiting expansion of legally nonconforming structures to 25%, asking staff and counsel to draft revised ordinance language.
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At its July 7 meeting the Village of Ruidoso Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to forward three recommended amendments to Chapter 54 of the village land‑use code for council consideration.
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