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After Cherry Hill debate, committee to review "buildable area" and "building envelope" definitions
Summary
Members said disputes during a recent application (Cherry Hill) showed ambiguities in 'buildable area' and 'building envelope' language; the committee will review and clarify definitions so they consistently account for wetlands, slopes, driveways and setbacks.
The Zoning Amendment Committee agreed to examine and clarify the ordinance language for "buildable area" and "building envelope" after members said the terms caused disagreement during a recent application review.
Committee members recalled the Cherry Hill controversy, where consultants argued that wetland buffers and driveways reduced a lot’s buildable area to the point that little or nothing remained buildable. Doug…
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