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Commission signals limits on car washes, debates auto sales and self‑storage in form‑based code
Summary
At a review of the form‑based code draft, South Burlington planning commissioners expressed opposition to new car washes in center‑city districts, debated whether auto dealerships and large outdoor vehicle storage should be allowed, and discussed prohibiting commercial self‑storage in first‑floor areas.
Commissioners at a South Burlington planning commission meeting discussed use‑table modifications in the Article 8/11B draft, including whether to allow auto sales, auto service, car washes and commercial self‑storage in the city’s form‑based districts.
A straw poll of commissioners found broad support for not allowing new car washes within the form‑based code area. Commissioners also debated how to treat auto sales and service: some members said a traditional car dealership with large outdoor vehicle lots does not belong in the form‑based districts and should be prohibited; others were open to allowing small interior showrooms provided the building conforms to form‑based frontage and facade rules…
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