Zoning ordinance nonconforming lots and structures

At a glance

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• What: amendment to zoning article 28-8 (sections 28-8-5 and 28-8-5D) moving certain special exceptions to conditional use permits and ending the Zoning Board variance for older homes left nonconforming when a lot is subdivided.
• Where it stands: approved by voice vote on October 13, 2026 (item 26C / 29).

Key points

• Tim Thompson said it has already avoided at least three variances and could avoid tens a year; such variances were granted about 99.9% of the time.
• Fits the council goal of easier development, especially in older downtown areas. No public testimony.

Sources

• City Council agenda, October 13, 2026
• Meeting video, October 13, 2026

Discussion time

About 6 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Log

• 2026-10-13 - City Council - Public hearing and adoption by voice vote.