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Urbana council declines zoning change to remove duplex lot‑size limits after public debate and staff compromise
Summary
After extensive public comment and staff briefing, the City of Urbana Committee of the Whole voted down both a staff‑recommended compromise and the original text amendment that would have removed additional lot width and area requirements for duplexes; two votes failed on Dec. 2.
The City of Urbana Committee of the Whole on Dec. 2 voted down a zoning text amendment that would have removed additional lot‑width and lot‑area requirements for duplexes in R‑2 and R‑3 zones.
Council members debated the measure after a series of public comments that both supported broader duplex allowances and urged caution. Staff member Kevin summarized the city’s position and said the amendment conformed to existing policy in the 2005 comprehensive plan and the draft comprehensive plan Imagine Urbana, and that it was intended to permit “incremental” housing options. Kevin said staff had explored a compromise that would set a 50‑foot minimum width and…
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