Commission discusses overlay zoning, form‑based approaches and preapproved plan catalogs

Sep 8, 2026

Staff recommended visual‑preference surveys, preapproved plan catalogs and overlay/form‑based zoning to permit tasteful infill and avoid spot zoning; commissioners discussed consistency, fairness and the need for clear guidelines to avoid arbitrary exceptions.

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The commission discussed a suite of zoning reforms aimed at allowing infill while protecting neighborhood character, including overlay zoning, form‑based zoning and a catalog of preapproved small‑scale plans.

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