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Commission approves citywide review of commercial uses and medium‑scale areas; will clarify 'light manufacturing'
Summary
The commission approved a project charge to review commercial uses citywide and refine use definitions (including 'light manufacturing'), streamline the use table and test medium‑scale neighborhood rules; drafting was set for Jan–Mar with hearings in Apr–May.
Commissioners discussed whether the scope should be explicitly citywide and how to define categories such as "light manufacturing." Staff said the work will examine consolidating redundant uses and refining definitions so the use table is clearer across districts. "Light manufacturing is a bit of a catchall in our definitions," Kelsey said, noting it is a key category to examine.
The commission agreed to revise the project title to include 'citywide' and approved the project charge with the timeline adjustment (drafting Jan–Mar; public hearing Apr–May). Staff noted the work may require outside consulting to support use‑table consolidation and definition updates.
