Planning staff previews code changes on special uses, historic racing and multifamily housing

Aug 5, 2026

Staff announced forthcoming code amendments including tightening special-use language, moving historic-horse-racing approvals to the governing body with overlay districts, and allowing multifamily by right up to four units per lot subject to parking standards; items tie into affordable-housing work.

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Planning staff told the board they will propose changes to clarify special-use approvals (currently limited in language), change the approval path for historic horse-racing facilities from the Board of Adjustment to the governing body with targeted overlay districts for by-right locations, and allow multifamily housing by right—up to four units per lot in most residential areas—provided parking and other development criteria are met.

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