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City planners preview broad zoning ordinance update; duplexes, ADUs and special exceptions among key changes
Summary
City planning staff previewed a first package of zoning ordinance amendments (81 rule changes, 130 citation updates) that would allow duplexes by right in U1, remove owner-occupancy for ADUs, add rooftop-use criteria, forbid visible artificial turf, expand zoning-administrator authority, and move gas/tobacco/liquor uses to special-exception review; package is for study and will go to planning commission in December.
City planning staff presented a first-round package of comprehensive updates to the South Bend zoning ordinance, describing 81 proposed rule changes and 130 citation updates intended to ease development, reduce repeat variances and modernize standards. Staff emphasized this is an introductory package for study; nothing will be voted on tonight.
Michael Davita, assistant director of planning, said the city’s 2020 zoning ordinance "has worked very well" but should remain a "living document." He told the committee staff plans to submit the first package to the planning commission in December and return to the committee and full council in January, with further amendment packages expected through 2026.
Brian Killen, presenting details, said the package would allow two-unit dwellings (duplexes) by right in Urban Neighborhood 1…
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