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Council limits townhomes to Village Core district in zoning change passed 4–3
Summary
City council passed an ordinance removing townhomes from all zoning districts except District 5 (Village Core), a move council supporters said reins in density outside the downtown, while opponents said it could limit housing diversity.
Hudson City Council passed an ordinance on May 20, 2025, removing townhomes as a permitted or conditional use in all zoning districts except District 5 (Village Core). The ordinance passed on its third reading by a 4–3 roll‑call vote.
Why it matters: The change concentrates townhome development in Hudson’s downtown core and restricts where higher‑density attached housing can be built elsewhere in the city. Supporters said the measure preserves neighborhood character and directs higher density to areas appropriate for…
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