Planning staff backs removing PRD perimeter buffer requirement in UDO text amendment

Sep 15, 2026

Planning staff presented UDOCC 37 to remove perimeter buffer yard requirements for planned residential developments, saying the change would allow more efficient development patterns while keeping thoroughfare buffers. The committee voted to advance the amendment.

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Planning staff presented a text amendment (UDOCC 37) that would remove the perimeter buffer yard requirement for planned residential developments (PRDs) while retaining thoroughfare open‑space buffers in high‑traffic areas.

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