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Residents urge caution on "Silver Housing" zoning; council schedules more hearings
Summary
Two residents testified at a public hearing on Ordinance 12-17 (creating a Silver Housing Communities zoning article), raising concerns that HOA requirements could burden small subdivisions and that parking reductions may worsen off-street parking problems; council set another hearing on March 2.
Havre de Grace — At a Feb. 17 public hearing on Ordinance 12-17, which would add an Article 11-A to the city zoning code to create a category for "Silver Housing Communities" aimed at older-adult housing, two residents told the council the draft ordinance needs additional review.
Carol Zimmerman, who identified herself as a board member of one homeowners association, said the ordinance’s requirement that a homeowners association administer a silver housing subdivision could impose significant legal and financial…
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