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Commission advances downtown zoning text amendment on parking and setbacks to third reading
Summary
The commission approved second reading and held a public hearing on a text amendment to downtown zoning rules (Ordinance 49-19-25) that changes setback requirements, parking exemptions for existing buildings, and requires paved/painted parking in downtown districts; staff added the West Walnut District to the proposed parking table.
The Johnson City Commission approved second reading and opened a public hearing Thursday on a zoning text amendment affecting downtown districts and parking rules (Ordinance 49-19-25), and the item will return for third reading next month.
Planner Bryce McMabler summarized the amendment as a five-point text change to the zoning code for downtown districts, saying, "This text amendment... there are 5 simple bullet points, within this ordinance." He outlined removing additional residential setback requirements in the B-3 district; allowing parking exemptions for existing buildings in B-3 when certain criteria are met; clarifying parking regulations in B-2; creating minimum parking standards for multifamily uses in B-3; and requiring all parking to be paved and painted in B-2, B-3 and the West Walnut District. Staff recommended approval with the addition of the West Walnut District to the parking table.
A resident from 1666 Garland Way asked if feedback provided at the prior reading — including technical research and suggested improvements from a community member — had been reviewed and incorporated. The resident said that prior input included useful technical suggestions and requested confirmation they were considered. A commissioner replied that prior feedback had been positive and that the amendment is “just one piece of the puzzle,” noting more expansive code improvements could follow.
The motion to approve second reading carried with recorded yes votes from Commissioner Brock, Dr. Fowler, Commissioner Wise and Mayor John Hunter. The ordinance will return for third reading, at which point any additional comment or proposed edits may be considered.
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