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Peoria planning commission recommends middle-housing code update, adds definition for 'urban services'
Summary
On Oct. 16 the Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of TA25-01, a middle-housing text amendment to comply with state law, and amended the draft to add electric and refuse to the definition of "urban services." The item will go to the City Council for final action.
The City of Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 16 voted unanimously to recommend approval of a middle-housing text amendment (TA25-01) to the City Council, with a modification to add electric service and refuse service to the ordinance's definition of "urban services." The amendment was presented to the commission as a staff-initiated zoning text amendment to comply with state law.
"Good evening, madam chair, members of the commission. I'm Elias Valencia. I'm 1 of your senior planners. And tonight I have the privilege of presenting before you the Bridal Housing Code Amendment, also known as, Submittal TA25-one," said Elias Valencia, senior planner, describing the staff proposal and the state mandate behind it.
Why it matters: the amendment is Peoria's response to state legislation (House Bill 2721) that requires cities to permit "middle housing" types (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and similar products)…
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