Summary
Ordinance 22 would shrink required lot area and frontage in R-1A and single-family districts, making more substandard lots buildable. Public hearing October 26 at 7 p.m.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
While this might eventually bring in tech tax dollars, it could also spike local energy costs or ding nearby property values if a massive data center pops up next door.
Owners of undersized lots who could then build on them.
Homeowners who end up with a humming, massive server farm blocking their view or driving up their electric bill.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF) - Oct 26, 2026
The city council scheduled a public hearing to consider updates to Chapter 1131 (Definitions) and Chapter 1137 (Bulk and Area Requirements) of the residential zoning code. These changes could impact property development standards and neighborhood aesthetics.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF) - Oct 19, 2026
Ordinance 22 would shrink required lot area and frontage in R-1A and single-family districts, making more substandard lots buildable. Public hearing October 26 at 7 p.m.
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