Commissioners discuss creating R1.5 transitional zone for 1'3-acre lots, utility hookup concerns

Aug 25, 2025

The Planning Commission discussed establishing an R1.5 transitional zoning category for 1'3-acre lots between R1 and R2, considerations for water and sewer hookups, whether a 10+ acre parcel (Jeff Gossen) can be subdivided, and asked staff for cost options and further analysis.

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The Harris Planning Commission on Aug. 25 discussed a proposed transitional R1.5 zoning designation to bridge the city's R1 and R2 zones. Commissioners described R1 as smaller, urban lots and R2 as parcels with a minimum size of 5 acres; the proposed R1.5 would permit lots of 1 to 3 acres.

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