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Potential updates to city ordinances on zoning protests, family definition, flags, and home occupations
What this is
Staff will present and the council will discuss possible changes to the Code of Ordinances and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance covering four topics: how zoning protests are evaluated, the definition of 'family,' rules about flags, and standards for certain home-based businesses.
Why it matters
These potential code changes could affect how residents contest nearby rezoning requests, how households are defined for zoning purposes, what flags may be displayed, and what kinds of businesses people can run from their homes.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — April 6, 2026 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 6, 2026
Present and discuss potential ordinance updates
Official agenda language
PRESENT AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL UPDATES TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING: ZONING PROTEST CRITERIA, THE DEFINITION OF “FAMILY”, REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FLAGS, AND STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN HOME OCCUPATIONS
Documents
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Public hearing and ordinance on home-based business rules in residential zones (ZF 26-10)
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Public hearing and vote on city-wide zoning code amendments: family definition and protest rules — ZF 26-09
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Update city sign rules for flags under Chapter 18
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