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Commission delays decision on certified local government status to allow more review of aesthetics, parking and lot‑coverage impacts
Summary
The commission agreed to table a historic landmark commission recommendation that would pursue certified local government (CLG) status so staff can return with detailed pros, cons and draft code changes addressing parking, lot coverage, ADUs and drainage.
The Bastrop Planning & Zoning Commission on Sept. 26 chose to table a recommendation from the Historic Landmark Commission that would move the city toward certified local government (CLG) status — a designation that can allow local regulation of certain aesthetic standards.
Sylvia, a city staff presenter, told commissioners the historic commission wants the city to pursue certification because local authority over aesthetics is the only way the…
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