Council introduces major development‑code overhaul; public hearing set for Jan. 12
Council introduced Ordinance 25‑0‑16, a 123‑page revision to Aberdeen’s development code covering zoning, buffers, parking and landscaping. The council voted to introduce the ordinance (4‑0) and scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 12, 2026.
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Council leaders introduced Ordinance 25‑0‑16, a comprehensive revision to Aberdeen’s development code that revises zoning districts, eliminates the M2 industrial district, updates parking and landscaping requirements, and adds a critical‑area overlay. Council President Hayab (acting as the sponsor) moved to introduce the ordinance; the motion was seconded and carried by roll call with four members voting aye. The council scheduled a public hearing on Jan. 12, 2026, and invited written feedback to the director of planning and community development ahead of that hearing.
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