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Commission debates RM‑11 spacing and open‑space standards, agrees to refine proposal
Summary
The commission debated proposed amendments to RM‑11 (minimum distances between units and open‑space percentages). Commissioners discussed 20–30% open‑space figures, minimum spacing scaling with lot size, and urged design standards to favor family‑friendly layouts; the item was tabled pending revised language and council discussion in January.
During a lengthy Dec. 3 discussion the Richfield Planning Commission revisited a proposed amendment to RM‑11 that would change minimum distance requirements between multi‑family units and clarify open‑space percentages required per development.
Commissioners criticized dense layouts on oddly‑shaped lots and emphasized the need for usable open…
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