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City staff previews draft Chapter 405 zoning changes; planning commission asks for tweaks
Summary
City staff presented a draft update to Chapter 405 of the Kearney Municipal Code that would raise residential densities, allow more mixed uses and create a downtown overlay district.
City staff presented a draft update to Chapter 405 of the Kearney Municipal Code that would raise allowable residential densities across multiple zones, permit more mixed residential/commercial uses and create a downtown overlay district intended to encourage infill and pedestrian-friendly development.
Community Development Director David Pavlich told the Board of Aldermen the draft stems from the board’s priorities to identify areas for higher-density housing, reduce minimum lot sizes and create zoning flexibility to attract commercial and light-industrial development. Key proposed changes include reducing the minimum lot size in R-1 (low-density single-family) from 7,500 square feet to 6,000 square feet and increasing maximum residential density in R-1 from five dwelling units…
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