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Mountain Lake Park adopts zoning amendment for renewable energy after second reading; two abstain
Summary
After a public hearing on May 7, 2026, the Mountain Lake Park council adopted Zoning Ordinance 2026-01, a zoning amendment addressing renewable energy sources. The motion was made by Councilmember Jeff Hovis, seconded by Councilmember Pam Nelson; two councilmembers abstained.
At the May 7, 2026 regular meeting, the Mountain Lake Park Town Council adopted Zoning Ordinance 2026-01, a zoning amendment intended to address renewable energy sources in town zoning. Mayor Don Sincell conducted a second reading of the ordinance and provided a brief description before soliciting testimony from attendees.
Following questions, comments and testimony taken during the public hearing, Councilmember Jeff Hovis moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-01; Councilmember Pam Nelson seconded. The motion carried: the transcript records that three councilmembers voted in favor and that Councilmembers Fred Callis and Patrick Damon abstained. The record does not specify which three councilmembers cast the affirmative votes.
The ordinance passed at second reading and is recorded as adopted in the minutes. The transcript does not include text of the ordinance or details about specific changes to zoning language or implementation steps, and it does not record any conditions attached to adoption. Next procedural steps (per usual practice) would include administrative filing and posting of the adopted ordinance; the transcript does not specify implementation timing or follow-up tasks.
Authorities: Zoning Ordinance 2026-01 (ordinance) was the subject of the action and is listed in the official minutes.
