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Current Zoning Amendments

January 20, 2026 - City Council Meeting

  • Chapter 10 , Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 – Dimensional and Intensity Standards, Section 10.515.14, Power Generators; Chapter 15, Definitions, Section 10.1530.
  • Chapter 10, Zoning Ordinance Article I – Purpose and Applicability, Section 10.122 (1), Sustainability Objections; Article 4 – Zoning and Use Regulations, Section 10.440 – amending Table of Uses for Ground Mounted Solar Energy Systems; Article 8 – Supplemental Use Standards, Section 10.811 – amending Accessory Uses to Permitted Residential Uses; and Chapter 15, Definitions, Section 10.1530 – Terms of General Applicability, amending Solar Energy Systems and Structure.
  • Chapter 10, Zoning Ordinance, Article 8 – Supplemental Use Standards, Section 10.814 – Accessory Dwelling Units, amending ordinance to comply with state law; and amendments to Chapter 4 – Zoning and Use Regulations, Section 10.440 – amending Table of Uses for Accessory Dwelling Units.
  • Chapter 10, Zoning Ordinance, Article II Site Development Standards, Section 10.1112.311 – Off-Street Parking – Dwelling Unit Floor Area – Required Parking Spaces

May 5, 2025 - City Council Meeting

  • Article 8 - Supplemental Use Standards - Coliving
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