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Resident urges council to require planned development approach for multifamily to limit density
Summary
John Kelso told the council the city's zoning code allows multifamily up to 24 units per acre and urged use of Planned Development to limit density; he cited the Greenville Forward Comprehensive Plan recommendation to reduce maximum allowable density.
During public comment, resident John Kelso urged the council to use planned development (PD) zoning rather than blanket multifamily zoning to avoid automatically authorizing maximum densities.
Kelso read from the Greenville Forward Comprehensive Plan, noting that "the city's existing zoning ordinance dictates that for multifamily, any structure may only have a maximum density of 24 units per acre" and that the plan recommends reducing the maximum to 18 units per acre. He argued PDs would force developers to present a plan and agree to density limits, whereas general multifamily zoning leaves the maximum allowed in place.
Kelso suggested the council consider subdividing multifamily into categories (for example MF‑1 at 24 units/acre, MF‑2 at 18 units/acre) or favor PD zoning so the council can require concessions and design standards during rezoning.
