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Commission raises R-2 lot-coverage cap to 40% to ease infill and modern-home designs

5433570 · June 23, 2025
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Summary

The City Commission approved an ordinance to increase maximum lot coverage in the R-2 multifamily residential district from 35% to 40%, saying the change aligns zoning with modern housing sizes and supports infill development.

The Salina City Commission on June 23 approved Ordinance No. 25-11252 to amend R-2 multiple-family residential district standards, raising maximum allowable lot coverage from 35% to 40%.

Planner Dustin Michaelson told the commission the change is intended to align the zoning code with contemporary housing trends — larger average…

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