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Commission considers 'reuse structure' allowances to speed moves and reuse, with guardrails on ground cover and title records
Summary
Commission members discussed a draft to allow limited ground-cover and setback relief by letter or special permit to enable moving and reusing existing structures, while adding title-recorded conditions to prevent gaming the system.
The commission discussed a proposed “reuse structure” approach intended to encourage moving and repurposing existing buildings rather than demolition. The concept would create a tiered process—staff-issued letters for straightforward cases and special permits for larger relief—so applicants could obtain faster, predictable approvals for reuse that otherwise would be blocked by strict ground-cover or setback limits.
Speakers said the draft aims…
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