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Signal Mountain planning commission votes to recommend cutting residential density in LDR and RE zones
Summary
The planning commission voted to recommend a zoning ordinance amendment that would reduce residential density in Low Density Residential and Residential Estate zones—moving many potential future lots toward a roughly 1 dwelling unit per 5-acre standard—after hearing public comment from a nearby property owner who said the change would sharply limit development of a 36-acre parcel.
The Signal Mountain Planning Commission voted to recommend a zoning ordinance amendment that would reduce the density factor in the town’s LDR (Low Density Residential) and RE (Residential Estate) zones, a change the presenter said would prioritize infill lots and increase property-tax revenue to address infrastructure needs.
The presenter, who requested the item be placed on the agenda, told commissioners the change would shift some current density ratings ‘‘from 1 dwelling unit per acre or 1 dwelling unit per half acre to 1 dwelling unit per 5 acre,’’ and said the intent is to focus growth on already-platted infill lots so the town can fund road and service improvements without immediately increasing service costs.
The change would not affect existing…
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