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2 issues in zoning with medium priority
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Short-term rental enforcement
Three properties were found in violation of the city's short-term rental ordinance, including two where owners never showed up. Each has 30 to 60 days to comply or face $100 a day in fines.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026
MediumZoning
Liquor store near neighborhood roundabout
Residents flagged a new liquor and smoke shop near their roundabout, worried about unsupervised youth nearby. Staff confirmed it's in proper zoning, but officials discussed tightening the code — possibly requiring package stores to come before council or restricting kratom sales — once state preemption expires in October 2027.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 14, 2026