Council rezones parcel at 405 W. 1850 S. from NC‑2 to R‑1 to formalize two single‑family lots

Perry City Council on Aug. 28 approved Ordinance 25‑F to change the zoning of part of the Maddox property at 405 West 1850 South from Neighborhood Commercial‑2 to R‑1.

Bob, a city staff member who presented the application, said the parcel currently contains two single‑family residences that are legally nonconforming in the commercial zone. The applicant seeks rezoning so each house can be placed on a separate lot and comply with residential lot-size and setback standards; R‑1 generally allows lots of about 10,000 square feet in the city’s code.

Bob said the planning commission held a public hearing with no public testimony and recommended approval by a 5–0 vote. The staff site plan showed the parcel contains roughly 23,000 square feet in the area to be rezoned, which would accommodate two lots at or above the 10,000‑square‑foot standard.

Council members asked technical questions about driveway access, existing shared uses and the possibility of easements for ongoing restaurant access on adjacent property. Bob said those details would be handled at the subdivision or land‑use stage if the owner proceeds to subdivide and that the zone change itself is intended to bring the existing residential uses into compliance so those subsequent applications can be processed.

Council Member Walker moved to approve Ordinance 25‑F as noticed; a second followed and the motion passed on a unanimous roll‑call vote.

The ordinance rezones the identified portion of the Maddox parcel to R‑1, allowing the property owner to pursue subdivision and related land‑use approvals consistent with single‑family residential development.