Commission weighs lowering threshold for mandatory secondary access on large developments
Commissioners debated changing the draft development code to require a second ingress/egress point for developments smaller than the current 100-unit threshold, discussing suggestions including 40–50 units and asking staff to consult the fire department before the next meeting.
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Members of the Planning Commission spent significant time reviewing a draft amendment to the off-street parking and loading section that addresses the number of access points required for developments. Chair and commissioners noted past problems with single-access sites and fire-department concerns, and the Commission discussed lowering the current 100‑unit threshold for required secondary access to figures such as 50 or 40 units.
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