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Builders association proposal for new R-1C zone moves forward after staff, fire and city review
Summary
A proposal to create an R-1C zoning classification for narrower single‑family detached lots advanced in ordinance committee discussion; the draft increases minimum side-yard setbacks to 6 feet (from 5) following fire-department input and removes rear‑alley language, with staff planning to present a final draft to the ordinance committee for May.
A proposal to add a new R-1C zoning classification—intended to allow owner‑occupied single‑family detached homes on narrower lots—advanced in discussion at the April 2 ordinance committee meeting after staff and public stakeholders reviewed a draft developed with the builders association.
Steve Schreckengas, who described the proposal and outreach work, said the draft would allow 40‑foot wide lots to accommodate single‑family detached homes that sit between typical R-1B lots and townhouse zones. "The intent is to have single family detached homes on a smaller lot, with the intent of owner occupied detached homes," Schreckengas…
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