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Council adopts interim housing rules

MonroeFeb 24, 20262 min read

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The council adopted Ordinance 001/2026 by a 4-2 vote, allowing STEP Housing and co-living housing in specified zones through interim zoning amendments. The ordinance requires a post-adoption public hearing.

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What this means

The zoning changes create additional housing options in specified areas, including STEP Housing and co-living housing. The rules are interim and will be followed by a public hearing. The council also authorized up to $35,000 for executive recruiting services related to the City Administrator position.

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Adopted Ordinance 001/2026 allowing STEP Housing and co-living housing in specified zones; the vote was 4-2.
Waived the requirement for two ordinance readings by a 5-1 vote.
Authorized staff to prepare a new pay range classification and job description for Deputy Finance Director; the vote was 6-0.
Authorized the Mayor or designee to sign an executive recruiting services agreement of up to $35,000; the vote was 6-0.
Approved the consent agenda by a 6-0 vote, including $1,983,617.44 in January payroll claims, $1,349,365.23 in accounts payable and electronic claims, and acceptance of the Currie View Playground Renovation.

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