zero setback zoning ordinance for main street overlay
Allow buildings on Main Street to be built up to the sidewalk.
Watch for the City Council agenda item and the final ordinance text, including the corrected district name and the exact setback rules.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Plan Commission backed a change to spell out building setbacks in the Main Street and Waterfront Corridor Overlay District, then flagged a basic naming error in the draft. The next real decision point is City Council, where this becomes enforceable city law if adopted.
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passed 7-0 Plan Commission · May 11, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 10-1-24 C. B-1 Business District, to define setbacks for buildings in the Main Street and waterfront corridor overlay district.
Motion made to recommend approval of the ordinance to the City Council with the updated language changes.
Pat Klein YesKyle Kordell YesRick Inman YesTracey Koach YesKristin Lee YesMatt Heckenlaible YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
tabled Plan Commission · Apr 13, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 10-1-35.5 Main Street and waterfront corridor overlay district, to define setbacks for buildings.
Motion to table this item to the May 11th meeting.
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The commission received an update that Main Street was drafting a historic preservation ordinance expected to come to the Plan Commission in April or May.
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The commission discussed changing the Main Street/waterfront overlay rules to require zero front and side setbacks for B-1 properties, with the stated goal of encouraging more retail-style development.
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Commissioners raised concerns that the draft ordinance language was unclear and noted potential “vision issues.”
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The commission tabled the proposed ordinance change to its May 11 meeting.
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The commission voted 7-0 to recommend City Council approve a zoning-ordinance change to spell out building setbacks in the Main Street and Waterfront Corridor Overlay District.
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During action on the draft ordinance, the commission identified a wording issue: the draft referred to properties zoned “Waterfront Corridor,” and commissioners said it should instead refer to the “Main Street and Waterfront Corridor Overlay District.”
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