Commission continues debate on structure-size limits; asks staff to draft refined proposal

Aug 3, 2026

Commissioners wrestled with a draft change that would base ministerial thresholds on structural footprint rather than floor-area and considered a parallel livable-area cap to ensure larger projects receive public review; staff will return with redlined language.

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The Planning Commission continued a complex discussion about proposed changes to the citys code that would adjust how allowable house size is calculated and when projects require Planning Commission review.

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