Committee members reported on recent zoning and land-use developments, including a fence-code wording change, a personnel update in building services and a new small-lot subdivision application.

Mr. Lesch, reporting to the commission, said the Board of Aldermen recently approved a text amendment in Title 4 (land use) to require that the finished side of a fence face outward. He said that change is in the land-use title and not in the zoning code, so it did not require a planning-and-zoning referral.

Staff reported a new small-lot split subdivision application has been submitted but that drawings are not yet provided and the package remains incomplete. Staff also said the city has hired a new building official; the planning staff position (zoning officer) remains separate and will continue to be filled by current planning staff for the foreseeable future.

Commissioners asked whether fence permits receive final inspection; staff confirmed final inspections occur for permitted fences and that the recent problem case had been built without a permit. No formal action or vote was taken on these items at the meeting; they were presented as committee updates and staff information.