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Pocatello council adopts South Fifth area‑wide plan after public hearing
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The Pocatello City Council adopted the South Fifth area‑wide plan by resolution after a public hearing in which planners described a vision for housing, pedestrian and bicycle improvements and residents raised traffic and boundary concerns.
The Pocatello City Council on Thursday voted to adopt the South Fifth area‑wide plan by resolution after a public hearing and public comment.
Assistant Planner Jennifer Flynn told the council the plan was funded in part by a 2023 Environmental Protection Agency award of $500,000 and “is the final draft of the South Fifth area wide plan” that aims to “provide a community vision focused around diversified housing, enhanced community appearance, streets that feel safe at all hours of the day, and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.”
The plan recommends mixed‑use zoning to encourage housing and retail, increased student and senior housing, townhomes or apartments, greater pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, ADA improvements and code enforcement for properties out of compliance. Flynn said the document leverages the city’s 2023 comprehensive plan, regional bicycle and pedestrian…
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