Commission endorses zoning amendment to require accessible units in new developments
The Stow City Commission on Inclusion voted to endorse a proposed zoning amendment that would lift a 6-units-per-acre cap in targeted areas and give council tools to negotiate accessibility and environmental standards, including a proposal that at least 20% of units be accessible under federal standards.
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The Stow City Commission on Inclusion voted to endorse a zoning amendment that would lift a six-units-per-acre density cap in selected areas and allow mixed-use developments with residential units above ground-floor commercial space. Commissioners agreed the change aims to enable more efficient housing near downtowns while providing tools for the council to negotiate developer commitments on accessibility and environmental performance.
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