Township asks residents for input on side‑yard setbacks, lot coverage and deck sightlines
The planning commission proposed changing side‑yard setback rules for narrow lots and discussed measuring setbacks 'house to house, deck to deck' to reduce repeated variance requests; residents raised tradeoffs for affordability and enforcement.
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Mike Dean said the planning commission is reviewing side‑yard setback minimums and lot‑coverage rules, particularly for narrow lots (60 feet wide or less). He described a possible minimum of 5 feet per side with a combined minimum of 15 feet between structures and discussed how lot‑coverage and wetlands affect allowed unit counts on larger parcels.
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