Commissioners debate form-based code versus numeric density limits
Members and staff debated whether the UDC should rely more on form-based controls (building form, setbacks, open space) rather than numerical density metrics, with proponents citing predictability and character and others urging minimum density targets to meet housing goals.
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Several commissioners urged a shift from traditional density metrics (units per acre) toward a more form-based code that regulates building scale and street-facing form rather than relying solely on units-per-acre math. A public commenter captured this perspective during remarks: "What I care more about is going to be, does this brownstone look nice?"; staff and several members said form-based elements can be incorporated into the UDC to address appearance and predictability.
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