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Council amends RA zoning to allow limited multifamily dwellings and sets lot-size and setback standards
Summary
The council amended R A 1 and R A 8 zoning text to permit multifamily dwellings in planned-unit developments, set minimum multifamily lot size at 0.33 acres, single-family at 0.25 acres, minimum lot width 75 feet, front setback 20 ft, side 10 ft, rear 20 ft and max height 30 ft; the amendments passed with at least one abstention recorded.
The Tabiona Town Council voted to amend the town’s R A 1 and R A 8 zoning language to clarify that multifamily dwellings (including apartments in planned-unit developments) are a permitted use under certain conditions, and to set specific lot-size and dimensional standards.
The chair read the proposed zoning language clarifying that the top section of R A 1 and R A 8 will describe the zone as allowing "multiple family dwellings in a moderate density" while retaining agricultural qualities for other uses. After discussion about how the language interacts with existing lots and hobby-farm allowances, the council voted on the top-wording change; the chair recorded that the item "passed" after members voted, with one abstention noted.
The council then moved to specific standards: the minimum lot size for multifamily dwellings was set to 0.33 acres (described in the meeting as roughly 14,000+ sq ft), single-family minimum remained 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft), lot width 75 feet, front setback 20 feet, side setbacks 10 feet and rear 20 feet, and maximum height 30 feet. One councilor cautioned that "0.33 of an acre" could still create relatively high density for a fourplex and that the council should monitor impacts; the chair said the amendments will be followed by additional code cleanups where necessary.
Councilors also discussed inconsistencies between RA1 and RA8 regarding hobby-farm language and agreed to bring further clarifying amendments to a future agenda and to consult county counsel where penalties or enforcement language is required. Staff will update the municipal code to reflect the changes and notify applicants and property owners.
