Industrial Block Length Maximums
Summary
The commission tweaked how block length flexibility works in the industrial zone, putting discretion in the city planner's hands rather than the city engineer's. It heads to City Council as a recommendation.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Industrial developers get clearer, more flexible block length rules.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission — August 20, 2026
The commission tweaked how block length flexibility works in the industrial zone, putting discretion in the city planner's hands rather than the city engineer's. It heads to City Council as a recommendation.
Planning Commission — July 16, 2026
The commission opened a conversation about capping how long industrial blocks can be — a code issue that shapes how future industrial areas are laid out.
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