Summit County Council adopts new rezoning rules for developers

Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the passage of a new rezoning ordnance that alters the procedure for applications, but doesn't change zoning standards, permitted uses or density. It also introduced public input earlier in the process through a conceptual development plan. McKenna says it passed on a 3-2 vote and that she believes it will make the process better for both developers, the public and the county. She says the council also approved a rezone of the mixed-use Crossroads at Silver Creek project, but took no action on the proposed redevelopment of Junction Commons, which would also bring housing to that area. The council also paused on revoking a conditional use permit for the Spoil to Soils, the recycler whose permit was suspended last year after violations.