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Tipton plan commission narrows open-space credits, sets Jan. 15 public hearing on UDO
Summary
The Tipton City Plan Commission agreed to several edits to the Unified Development Ordinance — including a 30% cap on credits from constrained/open features, a 10-foot R5 garage-door setback, and requiring a special exception for recycling plants — and set a public hearing for Jan. 15, 2026.
The Tipton City Plan Commission on Dec. 25 agreed to a set of targeted revisions to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and scheduled a public hearing on the amended ordinance and map for Jan. 15, 2026.
The commission debated several technical changes and policy clarifications during a multi-hour review. Chair (unnamed) said the goal was to “move this forward” toward a public hearing and a recommendation to the City Council. Staff and the consultant HWC presented errata and map updates that will be incorporated into the advertised materials.
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