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Committee discusses citizen petition on dormer rules; staff signals a fall rewrite and item remains in committee
Summary
A citizen-initiated zoning petition seeking changes to dormer and roof-form standards prompted detailed debate. Planning staff said they share the goal of easing construction but are not ready to endorse the petition—s current form; staff said a broader code review of building components is budgeted for the fall.
A citizen petition to amend multiple zoning sections covering dormers and roof forms drew an extended discussion on June 11. The petition would change definitions and dimensional rules in numerous sections of the zoning ordinance so it is easier to add dormers and modify roof forms across residential neighborhoods.
Planning department position: Director Bartman (planning) told the committee the department sympathizes with the petition—s goal of…
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