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Grand Forks council approves lower multifamily parking minimums over objections
Summary
The Grand Forks City Council voted 6–1 to introduce changes to the city code that reduce minimum off‑street parking requirements for multifamily housing, after staff said local surveys and regional comparisons support the change and council members raised concerns about street spillover and long‑term impacts.
The Grand Forks City Council voted 6–1 on Aug. 18 to introduce an ordinance that lowers minimum off‑street parking requirements for multifamily housing, a change city staff said aligns Grand Forks more closely with peer cities and with observed on‑site usage. The amendment to city code 18‑0302 would reduce required stalls for certain unit sizes; councilmember Ocelske cast the lone dissent.
City planning staff framed the change as a response to both a regional comparison and on‑site observations. “We just know our stalls are — we’re over parked in…
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