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Commission examines zoning map consolidations, a mixed-density overlay and housing rules after public comment
Summary
The commission reviewed major map consolidations (R1/R2 to R1, RM into MU), discussed a residential mixed-density overlay permitting triplexes/quadplexes/townhomes, and heard residents urge more mixed-use and smaller-unit options while criticizing land-area-per-unit rules that ignore verticality.
At its April 29 work session, the Bay City Planning Commission and consultant Joe Tangary reviewed the draft zoning map that consolidates multiple districts and adds a residential mixed-density overlay.
Joe Tangary explained that the draft consolidates R1 and R2 into a single R1 district, folds RM1 and O1 into a single MU (mixed use) district for certain corridors, and draws a hatched residential mixed-density overlay from the future land-use map to encourage small-scale multi-family forms where appropriate. Tangary said the map largely reflects the…
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