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Commission approves rezoning of large Enid neighborhood from R-2 to R-4 to allow duplexes
Summary
The mayor and board voted unanimously to rezone a large area of the East Park/Southern Heights neighborhood from single‑family R‑2 to two‑family R‑4, a change officials said adds development flexibility and could encourage infill and affordable units; staff and residents discussed impacts during a public hearing.
The mayor and board of commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning ordinance to change much of the East Park and Southern Heights neighborhoods from R‑2 (single‑family) to R‑4 (two‑family duplex) after a public hearing and staff presentation.
City staff said the rezoning is intended to add flexibility for redevelopment and small‑scale multifamily options in areas the city’s comprehensive plan identifies as “redeveloping neighborhoods.” “There’s a lot of empty and vacant lots in this neighborhood,” a staff presenter said, noting the city spent about $2,000,000 to replace the Leona Mitchell water main and…
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