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Board approves code amendment to align R2/R3D height rules with single‑family districts
Summary
City staff presented and the board approved a city‑initiated ordinance to update building‑height language so R2 and R3D residential districts match single‑family height provisions, allowing up to 40% of sloped roof area to reach 35 feet under stated conditions; the vote was 5–0.
The Planning & Zoning Board voted 5–0 to recommend approval of a city‑initiated zoning text amendment to clarify and align maximum building height provisions in single‑family, R2 and R3D residential districts.
Zoning Manager Tory Boone explained the amendment traces earlier ordinance history and seeks to bring R2 and R3D height limits into parity with single‑family districts by permitting up to 40% of sloped roof area to reach 35 feet under specified conditions and by requiring conditional use approval for any non‑residential building exceeding 25 feet in single‑family districts. Boone said the change is intended to improve architectural quality and provide consistent transitional height standards between commercial and single‑family areas.
Board members had minimal questions and expressed support for the clarification. The motion to approve the amendment passed unanimously by roll call.
What happens next: the amendment will proceed in the legislative process (city council) as set out in the ordinance schedule.
