Zoning Case No. ZN9265, Rhodes Development Inc. (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 15349 Northwest Boulevard from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family 4.5 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Interim Director of Development Services Yvette Wallace presented information on the following topics: zoning and land use; public notification; and analysis and recommendation. Council Member Roy moved to amend the Ordinance to an RS-6 with a Special Permit with a 4.5 deviation, seconded by Council Member Hernandez and passed unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed the public hearing. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Vaughn. This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.