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← Thursday, March 26, 2026

Item 42 Passed 10-0

Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a program that would expand economic opportunity for small businesses and initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to update regulations that apply to neighborhood-scale commercial activity associated with residential uses (also known as “home occupations”), including allowing on-premises sales, authorizing exterior business activity, and establishing Accessory Commercial Units (ACUs) and Front Yard Businesses (FYBs).

The roll call

Approved on Consent 10-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Off Dais
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Official votes