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Committee reopens review of zoning ordinance 025-15A after public concern, votes to send parts back to staff
Summary
The committee opened broad debate on ordinance 025-15A (setbacks and allowed units in medium-density districts), heard procedural and conflict-of-interest concerns, and voted to put the matter on more time while asking staff to revisit setbacks and the by‑right increase to six units.
The Planning, Licenses and Development Committee on Thursday reopened discussion of ordinance 025-15A, a recent change to the land development code that expanded allowed residential density in medium-density districts and revised setbacks and lot-size rules.
The committee’s review focused on two disputed sections: the increase in units allowed by right (from three to six per building in specified zones) and reductions to minimum lot and setback requirements. Senior Planner Mary Brunner told the committee the changes originated from a private petition and explained that the joint committee had removed a proposed 600-square-foot unit-size cap, leaving a by-right allowance of up to six units per building in the medium-density district. Brunner said staff recommended setback adjustments to preserve buildable area on…
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