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Keene tabled a land-development code change after split committee vote and tie at council

Keene City Council · April 23, 2026
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Summary

Council discussion over ordinance 02025-15A, which would alter the medium-density district unit allowances, was contentious; the planning committee voted 3–2 to delay, and the full council tabled the ordinance for two meetings pending additional input on setbacks, unit counts and neighborhood impacts.

City Manager Elizabeth Ferland summarized community concern and council action on ordinance 02025-15A, a package of land-development code changes that drew debate about allowed unit counts in the medium-density zoning district. Ferland said committee discussion focused on whether the change would allow up to six units "by right" and what that would mean for parking and…

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