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Land use subcommittee reviews demolition rules, adaptive reuse incentives and zoning nonconformities
Summary
At the April 30 workshop the council’s land use reform subcommittee presented analysis of demolition-delay options, adaptive-reuse incentives and R-2/R-4 zoning setbacks and nonconformities, recommending a measured approach and additional mapping work before drafting code changes.
The Carlisle Borough Council's land use reform subcommittee presented April 30 on potential updates to the borough’s demolition rules, incentives for adaptive reuse and zoning regulations for two residential districts (R-2 and R-4).
Subcommittee member Jared led the presentation, walking councilors through three broad approaches to discourage demolition of older large buildings and encourage adaptive reuse: historic-tax-credit strategies, adaptive-reuse incentive zones (density bonuses, fee waivers, reduced parking requirements) and demolition-delay ordinances.
"I have 13 very exciting slides for you," Jared said, and explained the subcommittee had reviewed the 1949 master plan and…
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