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Commission reviews 25% rear-yard hard-surface limit, considers raising cap and adding drainage rules
Summary
Commissioners reviewed the city's 25% rear-yard impervious-surface limit, discussed potential increases tied to lot slope, and urged broader, standalone drainage language so groundwater and runoff are managed when homeowners install large patios, pools or hardscaping.
The planning commission reviewed an older ordinance that limits hard surfacing in rear yards to no more than 25 percent and discussed whether the cap should be increased for smaller lots or adjusted by slope.
"25. No more than 25% of the rear property," Speaker 1 read from the current language. Commissioners noted the rule may have been written when lots were larger and that modern…
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