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City Council Meeting 7/20/26

Published: Jul 20, 2026

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Traffic & TransportationInfrastructure

City Code Updated to Address Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Motor Scooters

The city council approved ordinances amending city code related to bicycles, motorized bicycles, and motor scooters. These updates, developed in conjunction with the police department and city prosecutor's office, aim to modernize the code, fill gaps, and improve enforcement, especially concerning newer types of personal mobility devices. Recent accidents involving these vehicles prompted the revisions. The ordinances passed unanimously.

Zoning And Land UseAll

Public Hearing on Rezoning Ordinance Postponed to August 3rd

The city council postponed a public hearing concerning a rezoning ordinance (referenced by Mayor and Mayor Pro Tim) to August 3rd. This postponement was moved, seconded, and passed with five yeas, zero nays, and one abstention. The specific rezoning ordinance was not explicitly numbered in this section, but it was related to previous rezoning discussions.

Zoning And Land UseCommercial

Avis Car Rental Granted Special Use Permit for Overflow Storage

The city council approved a special use permit for Avis car rental to use the property at 3601 South Nolan Road for overflow vehicle storage. This approval came after the planning commission voted in favor. The site is a paved lot behind a strip center. The applicant indicated plans for fencing, lighting, landscaping improvements, and parking stall installations. Ordinance 26-064 passed unanimously.

Zoning And Land UseResidential

Preliminary Development Plan Approved for McBacre Subdivision, Revising Lot Envelopes

The city council approved a preliminary development plan for the McBacre subdivision, located north of US 24 highway and west of Salem Drive. This plan revises lot envelopes for the development, which was initially approved in April 2022 with two distinct lots. The revision is for constructability purposes. Ordinance 26-067 passed unanimously.

Zoning And Land UseOther

Second Reading of Ordinance 26-063 Postponed to August 3rd

The city council postponed the second reading of an ordinance for item number two (Ordinance 26-063) until August 3rd. The purpose of this ordinance was not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but the motion to postpone was made and seconded, and the vote passed with five yeas, zero nays, and one abstention.

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