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Panel outlines housing, lot-size and plan-development changes in UDO
Summary
Consultant explained that residential minimum lot sizes remain at 9,000 sq ft outside plan developments, commercial minimums are about 15,000 sq ft, and plan developments can include mixed housing types subject to approved plans; multi‑family amenity-space minimums were also discussed.
Brett Kee said the UDO contains districts intended to expand housing choices — allowing duplexes, triplexes, townhomes and apartment buildings where appropriate — while protecting neighborhoods with transition standards. "We're implementing mixed‑use housing and support housing amenities," he said when describing housing objectives.
On minimum lot sizes, Kee told the commission that commercial lots have a typical minimum around "15,000 square ft" and residential lots remain "the same as it is today. You're 9,000." He clarified the exception for plan developments: those are reviewed as a master plan and can include smaller lots or clustered development in exchange for required open space and design commitments.
The consultant also described multi‑family site requirements: illustrative standards showed a minimum of 15% of a multi‑family site's area set aside for amenity or open space, and the UDO includes tabled standards for lot area, widths and setbacks meant to reduce surprise variances. Council members asked for examples and staff agreed to include additional guidance for plan‑development reviewers before adoption.
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