City amends code regarding accessory structures

RITZVILLE – City council amended part of the city code during their Jan. 5 council meeting.

The amendment addresses the Accessory Structures of the Ritzville City Code; in particular the use of cargo containers on residential and commercial properties.

Following a public hearing in which no one from the public spoke, council members adopted Ordinance No. 2149, which addresses sections 11.95.010 through 11.95.050.

Changes were made to storage on residential use properties; cargo containers – permitted locations; permits required; temporary use of cargo containers and/or pods; conditional use pe...