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Commission approves first reading of LDR updates addressing lot coverage and townhome criteria; returns for second reading
Summary
The commission approved on first reading changes to the Land Development Regulations (Article 3 and Article 5) that revise lot-coverage percentages, add clarifying footnotes and introduce townhome dimensional criteria; the vote was 4‑1 with Mayor Pro Tem Woodard opposed.
The Dade City Commission on Jan. 14 voted 4‑1 at first reading to advance a package of Land Development Regulation updates (Ordinance 2024‑05) that revise dimensional standards, clarify lot‑coverage calculations and add townhome criteria where the use table permits conditional townhome development. The ordinance will return for second reading and final adoption after the city completes required advertising and any requested text changes.
Consultant Tara Salmeri (PlanActive Studio) reviewed the draft changes and told the commission she began the work after a review request in mid‑2024. Her presentation said the code had inherited standards from other municipalities and contained inconsistent or missing footnotes; the draft before the commission standardizes lot‑coverage rules, clarifies how coverage…
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