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Harrisonburg council approves R‑8 zoning change to allow fixed first‑floor openings with fire safety limits
Summary
City Council approved a text amendment to the R‑8 district allowing fixed, inoperable first‑floor openings (typically windows) where a special use permit reduces side‑yard setbacks, subject to a 10‑foot height limit above grade and fire‑safety requirements; Planning Commission recommended approval 6‑0.
City Council on Jan. 13 approved a zoning text amendment that lets property owners seek special use permit relief to include fixed, inoperable openings on the first floor of buildings in the R‑8 district where reduced side‑yard setbacks are granted.
Adam Fletcher, director of community development, told council the change modifies section 10.3.59.4 to permit openings that…
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