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Commission weighs use of overlay zones to meet state apartment requirements
Summary
Commissioners noted state pressure to allow apartments and discussed controlling location with overlay and conditional zones so multifamily development can be permitted but limited to designated areas.
Commission members addressed how to reconcile state directions that cities must allow apartments with their desire to control where multifamily housing occurs in Corinne.
Staff member warned, "The state has said you can't disallow apartments," and commissioners discussed using overlay zones and conditional designations to require developers to request overlays and allow the commission and neighbors to evaluate whether a proposed multifamily project is appropriate in a particular location.
Members noted that overlays and conditional review would add procedural steps for applicants while preserving the commission's ability to limit where higher‑density development could be placed. The commission confirmed the overlay approach is part of its current zoning toolbox and that any map or language changes would return for further review.
