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Cloverdale council introduces ordinance to establish objective design and development standards
Summary
The Cloverdale City Council voted 5-0 to introduce by title an ordinance adding objective design and development standards (Section 18.10.080) to the municipal code, applying new, measurable rules for multifamily and mixed‑use development to comply with state law.
The Cloverdale City Council on Monday introduced by title an ordinance to add objective design and development standards to Title 18 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code, a move the city says is intended to create clear, measurable rules for future multifamily and mixed‑use housing projects.
City Manager Kevin Thompson described the item as “a zoning code amendment,” and said the change responds to state law and removes subjective criteria such as “fitting with the neighborhood character.” He said the proposed standards will give developers and staff a clear benchmark for project review.
Luke Lindenbush, supervising planner with consultant 4…
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