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Caldwell proposes new overlay districts, expanded downtown design review and restrictions on industrial uses near residences
Summary
Staff proposed several overlay districts — historic, scenic gateways, Boise River corridor and an expanded downtown/urban design overlay — and said certain industrial uses would be limited or required to operate indoors within 500 feet of residential areas. Councilors asked about flexibility of overlay boundaries and next steps.
City planners presented a set of new and revised overlay districts and design standards intended to implement the comprehensive plan’s downtown and corridor objectives.
Robin Collins described the package of overlays: a Historic Overlay (adding North Caldwell to previously recognized districts), scenic overlay districts to protect and strengthen key gateways and corridors, a Boise River corridor overlay with pathway requirements, and an expanded special development and urban design overlay that incorporates downtown and nearby…
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