Council hears proposal to remove special‑exception review for certain patio‑home developments

Planning staff outlined Ordinance 25‑06, a two‑part amendment affecting the Board of Zoning Appeals. First, the text would remove the requirement for a special‑exception review for residential detached/patio‑home developments that meet established design standards and would authorize staff to approve those projects upon confirmation that standards are satisfied. Second, the ordinance would change the board's voting requirement from a two‑thirds (0.667) majority to a simple majority, aligning the board with other local boards and commissions.