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Council approves PRD overlay text amendments to setback and garage rules
Summary
The council adopted revisions to the planned residential development (PRD) overlay (Ordinance 25‑04‑Z) changing setback and garage/structure rules for single‑family units, including a 75‑square‑foot minimum enclosed storage allowance in lieu of a traditional garage under defined circumstances.
Clinton City Council adopted text amendments to Title 28 (the zoning ordinance) modifying the planned residential development (PRD) overlay and certain setback and garage provisions for single‑family homes.
Key change: The council approved language that clarifies measurement of setbacks in narrow lots within PRD projects and establishes a provision allowing an occupied accessory covered space or compact storage to substitute for a full garage in limited circumstances tied to affordability standards. Council and staff settled on a 75‑square‑foot minimum enclosed storage allowance (for items such as a bike/small‑tool area) as part of the amendment.
Why it matters: The amendments respond to developer and planning commission feedback about narrow frontage lots in planned developments and attempt to provide flexibility while preserving minimum yard and fire access requirements. Staff emphasized that the PRD still requires minimum frontages and that long driveways must meet fire department access rules.
Council action: After brief clarification from planning staff and a required public hearing (no speakers), the council voted to adopt Ordinance 25‑04‑Z with the agreed clarifying edits, including the 75‑square‑foot storage allowance.
Implementation: Staff will update the zoning code language for publication. Developers wishing to use the flexible garage provisions must meet the ordinance’s qualifying conditions, and final building plans will be checked during building permit review.
Ending: The council asked staff to monitor applications to ensure the new flexibility does not reduce usable yard space or create parking problems in built neighborhoods.
