In a recent government meeting, the council approved a motion to amend the land development code regarding outdoor storage facilities. The ordinance, identified as 20 417, specifically targets the triangle overlay district, where it will strike mini storage facilities as a conditional use. Additionally, the council discussed the implications of outdoor storage in the industrial district, ultimately deciding to include it as a permitted use while maintaining the existing status of mini storage facilities.

The motion, made by Mayor Dodd, aimed to clarify the definitions and uses of outdoor storage within the city’s zoning regulations. The council engaged in a detailed discussion about the distinctions between outdoor storage and mini storage, ultimately agreeing to separate the two in their regulations. The council confirmed that mini storage would remain permitted in industrial zones, while outdoor storage would be allowed under specific conditions.

Following the approval of the ordinance, the council scheduled a second reading for September 25, ensuring that the community has an opportunity to provide further input on the changes. The meeting concluded with a brief recess before moving on to discussions regarding the community development block grant.

This decision reflects the council's ongoing efforts to refine land use policies and address community needs while balancing development opportunities within the city.