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Council approves zoning text updates and adopts state-referenced definition for 'development activity'
Summary
Planning and Zoning presented updates to Sections 9-8 and 9-2 of the city code; council approved the edits and accepted a state-derived definition of 'development activity' to be incorporated as a reference in city code rather than a policy change.
Council reviewed and approved proposed changes to Chapters 9-8 and 9-2 of the Huntington city code after Staff and the city attorney reviewed the language.
Planning and zoning staff said changes to Section 9-8 involved strikeout and new wording with section K substantially reworded; staff noted the changes were intended to improve clarity rather than add restriction. For Section 9-2 the council accepted the addition of a single new definition—"development activity"—which staff said was taken straight from the state and intended to make cross-references to state code explicit. Staff emphasized this was a reference update "not intended to modify policy." The council approved the changes by voice vote.
Council members asked clarifying questions about whether the city was adding new authority or simply referencing state requirements; staff confirmed the edits mainly reference state statutes and do not replace local zoning rules. A second public hearing will be held where required by procedure for changes tied to section K.
