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3 issues in zoning
MediumZoning
Short-Term Rental Permit at 3316 N Union Ave
Mark and Christina Hanson got unanimous approval to run a short-term rental in the R-1 residential zone. Staff and the Planning Commission both recommended it and no neighbors objected.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
MediumZoning
Oakland/Kickapoo rezoning to split two houses into two lots
After the 2024 citywide rezoning, some existing single-family homes sit in R-3 zones where they're technically not allowed. A tornado or major fire could have forced owners to rebuild as something denser. This amendment keeps single-family homes legal in R-3.
3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026
LowZoning
Lot split and rezoning at 415 W. Oakland / 401 S. Kickapoo
A grandfathered lot with two houses can't be split under current R-2 rules, so lenders treat it as a duplex. Rezoning to R-1 lets each home get its own lot.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026