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Richfield council adopts zoning amendments to encourage 'missing middle' multifamily housing
Summary
The council approved second readings and summary publication of seven ordinances updating MR2 and MR3 multifamily zoning regulations to facilitate small-scale multifamily ("missing middle") development; the changes do not rezone properties and include revised public-notification procedures.
The Richfield City Council on Sept. 9 approved second readings and summary publication of seven ordinance amendments to MR2 and MR3 multifamily zoning districts designed to facilitate modest-density multifamily development.
The amendments were presented by Council member Burke, who said the updates are intended to promote "missing middle" housing — triplexes, quadplexes and small apartment buildings — consistent with the city’s 2040 comprehensive plan. Burke emphasized the changes focus on regulatory updates rather than rezoning…
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