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Council adopts Indian River design guidelines with change to bird‑safety language
Summary
City Council voted 7–1 to adopt the Indian River Small Area design guidelines as part of the 2035 comprehensive plan, striking language that had limited bird‑safe window standards to above‑ground floors after a stakeholder request.
Chesapeake City Council on Tuesday voted 7–1 to adopt the Indian River design guidelines and incorporate them into the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, after adding an amendment to broaden a proposed bird‑safe glass provision.
The council approval follows planning staff and community work on corridor standards for Indian River Road and adjacent commercial corridors. Planning staff said the guidelines provide standards for site design, architecture and landscaping intended to spur pedestrian safety,…
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