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Planning commission backs zoning updates including R-1B district, 1.7 parking standard and 900‑sq‑ft minimum in new district
Summary
The Kearney Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend zoning code amendments that create an R‑1B district with a 900‑sq‑ft minimum dwelling, revise lot coverage rules and set multifamily parking at 1 per studio plus 1.7 per other unit.
The Kearney Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Aldermen approve a set of zoning code amendments intended to allow smaller single‑family lots and more flexibility for multifamily and commercial development. The package includes revised lot coverage limits, allowance for certain multifamily uses in commercial zones, creation of a new R‑1B district with a 900‑square‑foot minimum dwelling size, and a multifamily parking standard of 1 space per studio/efficiency unit and 1.7 spaces per other dwelling unit.
City planning staff member Shannon presented a memo summarizing the proposed changes and the rationale. Shannon said the proposed R‑1 lot coverage would be 60 percent based…
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