Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee hears bill to allow smaller residential lots in urban areas; no vote
Summary
Representative Ward presented a related measure to permit smaller lot sizes in designated urban areas (drawing a line at 6,000 square feet); supporters said it would increase housing supply, while city leaders warned about infrastructure and ownership outcomes. The committee did not take a final vote.
Representative Ward returned to present a second, related measure that would allow smaller residential lot sizes in areas the bill classifies as urban, drawing a minimum lot size line at 6,000 square feet.
Ward said the policy aims to create more, smaller homes on lots where the market and local conditions support them. He told the committee that outcomes can…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
