City Council District 3

November 2026 Message

Councilmember Chris Wharton

City Council District 3 November Message
by Chris Wharton

Hello Neighbors,

On November 10th and 17th at 7:00 pm, the Council will hold a public hearing on the Expanding Housing Options Proposal. I hope you will all show up to share your opinion.

TLDR: The proposal could make it easier to build smaller and/or multiple homes on some lots across a significant portion of the city, potentially affecting housing options and neighborhood density.

What could this proposed zoning change mean for our community? The proposal would allow Small Lot Dwellings by right in R1, R2, SR-1, and SR1-A zones—meaning they could be built without special zoning approval if they meet the proposed standards. Potential impact: 36% of all city land; 77% of residentially zoned land.

Proposed standards: Minimum lot size: 2,000 sq. ft.; Maximum gross floor area: 1,200 sq. ft. per unit; Maximum building footprint: Single-family: up to 1,000 sq. ft.; Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes & townhomes: up to 850 sq. ft. per unit

The existing zoning would remain, but these would become an additional development option. The proposal also changes building height, setbacks, lot width,and building coverage rules in the R1 and SR-1 zones.

With kindness and respect, Chris

With kindness and respect,
Chris

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD