Midway Planning Commission advances Code Text Amendment for Main Street commercial zones

On July 14, 2026, the Midway City Planning Commission voted to consider a Code Text Amendment to Section 16.05 affecting Commercial C-2 and C-3 parcels along Main Street. Commissioner Kim Facer moved to take up the amendment, which the commission approved to consider by unanimous recorded vote of the members present.

The proposal, described in staff analysis as consistent with the 2023 Midway City General Plan, would revise setbacks, add landscaping requirements, require clearer building design standards, and impose limits on lot impervious surface to increase green space and improve pedestrian experience on Main Street. Michael Henke, Community Development Director, presented the staff analysis and possible findings saying the changes “may help preserve Midway’s small-town character while improving pedestrian experience and visual appeal along Main Street.”

The motion to consider the amendment was made by Commissioner Kim Facer and seconded by Commissioner Suellen Winegar. The motion text stated: "I'll make a motion that we consider the Code Text Amendment to Section 16.05 for Commercial C-2 and C-3 and that the amendment would change various requirements of code, including but not limited to setbacks, landscaping, building size, building design, lot impervious surface limitations, and other requirements, and as mentioned by the staff." The recorded ayes were Commissioners Probst, Facer, Winegar, Dougherty and Farrell; there were no nays and the motion passed.

Andrew Osborne, serving as the City Council Liaison, urged commissioners to observe planning and design approaches used by other communities while preserving Midway's character as growth occurs. No additional public comments were offered. The commission did not adopt final code language at this meeting; it approved consideration of the amendment for further processing under the city's review procedures.