Far West planners map new R18 zone, debate averages, buffers and townhome limits

Mar 26, 2026

The Far West Planning Commission identified southern Far West as the preferred area for a proposed R18 higher‑density residential zone, settled on an average‑lot approach (8,000 sq ft average, 6,000 minimum), and assigned homework to set townhome percentage limits and buffer rules before the next work session.

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The Far West Planning Commission spent a work session refining where to allow a new R18 higher‑density zone and how to structure its rules, settling on an approach that combines an average lot size target with minimums and explicit buffer protections.

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