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Draft Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance

The committee will review and consider a recommendation on a new draft Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance, which establishes height and land-use restrictions around the airport to maintain airspace safety.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

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Land Development Code Amendment for Fences and Walls

An architect proposed changes to city fence rules to allow taller solid fences on unique properties like waterfront homes and historic sites. Commissioners and staff agreed the current one-size-fits-all rules create design hurdles, but decided to pause the vote to refine the language.

3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 6, 2026