Commission debates open‑space subdivision rules: setbacks, lot‑size variation and incentives
Planning commissioners discussed proposed edits to the open‑space subdivision ordinance, focusing on setbacks adjacent to existing neighborhoods, lot‑width and lot‑size variation, and whether the city should change incentives (open‑space percentage and density bonuses) to make conversions economically viable.
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At the Dec. 18 planning commission meeting, commissioners held a workshop on possible revisions to Nibley’s open‑space subdivision code. Staff and commissioners focused discussion on setbacks, lot widths, minimum/average lot sizes, open‑space percentages and the financial incentives necessary to make open‑space subdivisions viable for developers.
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