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Council reviews draft comp‑plan/code updates aimed at slowing growth and raising standards
Summary
Council heard staff and public feedback on a multi‑month comp‑plan and zoning code update that proposes to align the future land‑use map with the city area of impact, phase out certain small‑lot zones (R‑2D, R‑3 as previously defined), require additional green space and tie annexation requests more closely to master plans and measurable criteria.
Rathdrum staff presented a draft package of comprehensive plan updates and zoning/code changes on July 9 intended to address citizen concerns about the city’s pace of growth and to tighten objective, measurable standards for annexations and zoning. The presentation drew sustained exchange between council, staff and members of the public.
Key proposals in the draft update include aligning the city’s future land‑use map with its adopted area of impact, phasing out the older R‑2D and the previous multifamily‑permitting R‑3 designation (moving multifamily into a clearly labeled R‑3M district), adding minimum greenspace requirements…
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