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Council debates removing front‑yard driveway exemption where alley access exists
2376982 · February 22, 2025
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Summary
Staff proposed eliminating the front-driveway exemption for lots with alley access; council members expressed concerns about increased alley maintenance, stormwater, parking needs and neighborhood aesthetics and gave no clear direction to adopt the change.
Planning staff presented an amendment that would remove the existing driveway exemption for lots that have alley access, which would make front-yard driveways on those lots nonconforming and require Board of Adjustment approval for enlargement.
Staff noted a new NR-2 zone was created in 2012…
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