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Council approves zoning, subdivision changes to ease ‘missing-middle’ housing and update code
Summary
Lakeville City Council approved amendments to Title 10 (subdivision) and Title 11 (zoning) to remove some local hurdles to smaller lots and diversify allowed exterior materials, among other changes aimed at expanding housing options.
The Lakeville City Council voted on Aug. 4 to approve an ordinance amending Title 10 (subdivision regulations) and Title 11 (zoning) of the Lakeville City Code to loosen several local development requirements and increase flexibility for smaller-lot and multifamily housing.
Community Development Director Goodroad told the council the changes stem from the city’s comprehensive plan, an annual development-regulation review and more than a year of outreach with local builders and the planning commission. The ordinance package was prepared with input from planning consultant Dan Licht.
Key changes approved in the…
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