Cul-de-sac front setback code amendment
At a glance
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- What: an amendment to Section 15.16.110 of the municipal code (subdivision ordinance) removing the separate front setback for lots whose frontage is on the outside of a curve of 100-foot radius or less, so those lots default to the zoning ordinance setback (20 feet for single-family zones).
- Where it stands: at a public hearing on 10/13/2026 the council introduced the ordinance and waived first reading by unanimous vote (motion Combs, second Wise). A second reading is still needed.
- Why: the old rule often required larger setbacks (examples of 25 and 57 feet) and confused applicants; only five or six variance requests came in about six years, all approved.
Main points
- Associate planner Toy presented. No public comment.
- Staff said existing structures are not affected, buildable area can only stay the same or grow, and side setbacks are unchanged. Council asked about notice (normal process, not targeted at cul-de-sac owners) and the one email received.
Sources
- 2026-10-13 - City Council (recording, 10/13/2026)
- 2026-10-13 - City Council
Discussion time
About 17 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 - City Council | 17 |
Log
- 2026-10-13 - City Council — Public hearing; first reading introduced and waived, passed unanimously.
2026-10-27 City Council
Second reading waived and adoption of the ordinance amending Municipal Code 15.16.110 was on the consent calendar as item I2 (No. 26-176-CC). Approved on the consent calendar by a unanimous roll call (5-0).