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Milton council denies setback-flexibility amendment after heated public comment
Summary
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.
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.
Diana Wheeler, interim community development director, told the council the change (RZ25330) was intended to "accommodate better building placement, preserve more trees, and natural areas without increasing density," and outlined three options staff had developed and discussed with the planning commission. Those options ranged from a modest front-yard reduction with a 60-foot rear setback to a more aggressive 40-foot front / 70-foot rear…
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