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Commission adopts ordinance clarifying alley setbacks in land-development code
Summary
On second reading the commission approved Ordinance 31-26 to clarify how setbacks apply to lots adjoining alleys, directing that, outside the Central Business District, alleys be treated by rear-setback standards in most cases to reduce ambiguity and the need for waivers.
The commission adopted Ordinance 31-26 on second reading to amend the Land Development Regulations clarifying how setbacks should be applied where lots adjoin alleys. Anthea Notis, Development Services Director, said the change is intended to remove ambiguity about when an alley should be treated as a side street setback versus a rear setback, noting that in the Central Business District alleys are already treated as rears.
"By definition, an alley is a roadway that provides a secondary means of access," Notis said, explaining that rear setbacks (generally smaller) will apply to alley-adjoining lot lines outside the CBD except where specific district rules override. Planning & Zoning recommended approval 6–0; commissioners asked about accessory dwelling units and small lots and staff said the amendment aims to reduce repetitive variance requests.
