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Commission asks staff to research panhandle lots, seeks limits before broad changes
Summary
The planning commission opened a broad discussion on ‘panhandle’ lots and directed staff to research design, access and safety standards for possible code changes; commissioners favored exploring restrictions (single story, road/driveway width, snow removal and utilities) but declined immediate policy changes.
Commissioners debated whether to revisit the municipal code rules that govern narrow “panhandle” lots and generally agreed staff should research how other communities handle frontage, access and design standards before the commission pursues revisions.
Several commissioners said many panhandle lots are underused or deteriorating and that modest, well‑regulated infill could improve neighborhood outcomes. One commissioner argued for…
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