Consideration of an amendment to the Land Development Code Chapter 3, Land Use, which includes edits throughout the chapter related to outdoor storage and display, Case GC26-005

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<strong><em><strong data-pasted="true"><em>Second Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong></em></strong><br><br>There were no speakers regarding this item at the May 5, 2026, City Council ​meeting.<br><br><strong><em>First Reading and Public Hearing</em></strong><br><br>Staff has prepared an amendment to the Land Development Code Chapter 3, Land Use, which would amend sections of the code that relate to outdoor storage and display. The purpose of the amendment is to remove outdoor storage and display as permitted uses. All uses which allow outdoor storage and display will require Special Use Permit approval.<br><br><strong>Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:</strong> The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendment at their April 13, 2026 meeting by a vote of 6-0.

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