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City staff outlines proposed zoning changes to increase residential density and create downtown overlay
Summary
Community Development Director David Pavlich presented proposed text amendments to Chapter 405 to reduce minimum lot sizes, allow some higher‑density residential uses in commercial districts as conditional uses, and create a Downtown Overlay District; a public hearing was called but received no public comment.
Community Development Director David Pavlich presented proposed text amendments to Chapter 405 of the Kearney Municipal Code on Jan. 21, saying the changes are intended to increase residential density and provide more flexibility for commercial and industrial zoning districts.
Pavlich outlined three principal elements: reducing minimum residential lot sizes to allow higher residential densities; permitting certain higher‑density residential uses in commercial districts as conditional uses to increase housing options near retail areas; and creating a Downtown Overlay District to guide development and design standards in the city center. Pavlich said the package is consistent with the Board’s FY2025 priorities on housing and commercial/retail areas. Mayor Randy Pogue called a public hearing on the text amendments; no members of the public spoke when given the opportunity.
The item was presented for Board review; no formal ordinance vote on the Chapter 405 amendments was recorded at the Jan. 21 meeting. Staff indicated further work and public engagement will follow before any formal adoption process.
