Planning commission recommends R‑3 zoning text amendment to set setbacks and dimensional rules

Aug 12, 2026

The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend ZTA‑26‑22, a zoning text amendment that adds minimum setback and dimensional standards for the R‑3 residential district to address a gap that prevented variance processing.

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Staff introduced ZTA‑26‑22, a proposed zoning text amendment to add and clarify dimensional requirements (setbacks, yard rules) for the R‑3 district because the current code lacks minimum standards that would support a variance process. The presenter said the change is intended to provide consistent minimums (example figure discussed: 25 ft front setback in some cases) and to clarify requirements for central water and sewer where applicable.

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