Commission asks staff to complete R3 density analysis before proposing caps
Staff reported they are preparing maps, build‑out scenarios and inventories of vacant R3 parcels to develop evidence‑based recommendations on maximum density. Commissioners urged data‑driven findings and recommended delaying any arbitrary cap until analysis is complete.
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Planning staff said the city is still researching potential maximum density for R3 zoning and will present build‑out scenarios, vacancy inventories and site‑specific analyses at a future meeting. Staff emphasized that density standards should be supported by objective data and not an arbitrary number, and they plan to prepare supporting findings that evaluate impacts on housing opportunities, infrastructure and long‑term growth.
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