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Warrenton approves residential zoning changes after public concerns about lot coverage and design requirements
Summary
Board passed code amendments affecting multifamily and residential standards (Bill 43-25); a resident warned a new 35% lot coverage limit, increased lot-width rules and firewall design requirements will make multifamily development impractical on many lots.
Warrenton —1 The Board of Aldermen on Tuesday approved amendments to the city's residential zoning code that change standards for lot coverage, setbacks and multifamily development after a presentation from staff and public comment. Director of Planning and Development Tim Perks told the board the amendments to chapters 405 and 410 had been considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and returned with a favorable recommendation. The planning commission vote, Perks said, was 6-0 with three absences and one vacancy. During public comment, resident Michael Schlenter said his family supports adding multifamily housing back to R-3 lots but warned the new 35% lot…
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