07:25The commission’s discussion centered on the city’s request for text amendments related to use regulations and zoning map amendments concerning mixed-use parcels. Out of 618 mixed-use parcels reviewed, 129 required updates. Key changes included making 42 parcels new non-conforming uses, primarily single-family dwellings near major commercial corridors. These homes can remain as single-family residences or potentially increase their density, as the updated MU3 zoning allows for multifamily units without density caps, provided they meet other zoning requirements like parking. Additionally, 11 previously non-conforming uses were brought into compliance, including apartments in low-density areas and some commercial uses.

In another development, updates to cannabis business regulations were considered. The city planner clarified several aspects of the new cannabis laws, particularly concerning micro and mezzo business categories. Adjustments were made to ensure the city’s ordinance aligns with state statutes, including prohibitions on outdoor smoking and vaping and specific requirements for exterior cultivation. Notably, exterior cultivation is permitted in light and heavy industrial zones, excluding gateway overlay districts, and can occur with a micro or mezzo business license if not adjacent to residential areas.