Commission briefed on MPP Phase 2 code changes; FAR accounting threshold raised

Feb 4, 2026

Commissioners heard a council recap of MPP Phase 2 and building-code text updates and a council recommendation that changed a 12-foot accounting threshold to 16 feet for a particular height/FAR calculation; staff said the change was a compromise after community input.

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Chris told the commission that the council had reviewed MPP Phase 2 recommendations and a final round of public input from the design and building community. He said the work group and council considered unbroken-wall-plane guidance and limits on FAR above the main level as part of the update.

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