Milton council denies setback-flexibility amendment after heated public comment

Jan 6, 2026

After more than an hour of public testimony and debate, the Milton City Council voted 5–2 to deny a proposed text amendment (RZ25330) that would have allowed reduced front setbacks and larger rear setbacks in small "qualified" subdivisions, citing concerns about fairness, data and enforcement.

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The Milton City Council voted 5–2 on Jan. 5 to deny a proposed amendment to the city's Unified Development Code that would have allowed reduced front setbacks and expanded rear setbacks for certain small subdivisions.

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