Commission backs open‑space residential changes and asks to prioritize tree‑ordinance update
Commissioners approved text amendments to consolidate open‑space options, lower densities, add setbacks/buffers, and cap units in most areas; several commissioners urged staff to prioritize a separate tree‑ordinance update to align standards.
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Planning staff presented a sweeping amendment to open‑space residential rules (CZ2026‑040) intended to consolidate options, reduce permitted densities for open‑space developments, cap the number of units unless the site is in a higher‑density future land use area, and add roadside and exterior buffer/setback standards. Staff recommended the change as a compromise between developers, commission members and concerned citizens.
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