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Commercial and Residential Rezoning Across Multiple Corridors

A 7-1 vote to rezone a corner at Garden Drive and University Parks to commercial raised fears that nearby office and residential parcels could follow. Staff argued the limited corner scope and remaining O-2 buffer prevent broader commercial spread.

6 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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R1C Small Lot Ordinance Amendment

The city is adding smaller 4,000-square-foot lot options with alley parking to R1C zoning to encourage diverse housing and get ahead of state-level housing trends.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 27, 2026

HighZoning

Wilson Avenue Residential Rezoning Opposition

Neighbors successfully pushed back against a proposal to rezone a Wilson Avenue property for two-family housing, arguing it didn't fit the single-family character of their neighborhood.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 24, 2026