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Commission amends minutes and receives update on zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrites
Summary
Commissioners amended approved minutes to correct a condition (crosswalk striping and fence height) and heard a staff update on proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance revisions, including a debated exemption provision and enforcement authority for the zoning administrator.
At the end of the meeting the commission revisited and amended the minutes of a prior meeting to correct two items: the required crosswalk striping and the fence height condition (clarified to 8 feet). The commission moved to amend the approved minutes and approved the amended version by voice vote.
Planner James provided a brief status report on zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite work performed with consultant Michael Baker. Staff highlighted three open issues: whether localities should have an exemption from certain ordinance requirements, whether the zoning administrator should have enforcement authority without first obtaining city council approval, and clarifying application and legal notice deadlines. Staff will continue work on Article 1 of the zoning and subdivision ordinances, character analysis, and public meeting scheduling.
