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Commission approves historic‑district setback language, asks staff to clarify 'adjacent' scope
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a city council draft aligning new construction setbacks with adjoining properties in historic districts, voting to forward the language with the intent that staff clarify scope and measurement details.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a city council draft ordinance revising front‑yard setback rules in the National Register historic district. The draft removes a fixed numeric setback and directs new construction to align with the setbacks of adjoining properties on the same street or block.
Commissioners discussed what "adjoining" and "adjacent" mean in…
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