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Commission adopts new citywide "small project" design standards for housing

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Summary

Commissioners approved amendments to the citywide design standards to add guidance for small residential projects, including modulation, light wells, roof-deck setbacks and fenestration ranges; the motion passed unanimously.

The Planning Commission on Oct. 2 adopted amendments to the citywide design standards aimed at smaller residential projects. Staff architect Trent Greenan presented the revisions, which add objective guidance for single-building and multiple-building massing, parking and new fenestration standards intended for smaller lot contexts.

Key provisions adopted include: modulation standards for long facades (a recommended major modulation…

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