Building Standards and Design

We're updating our rules around how buildings look, what materials they're made of, and how properties are designed. The goal is to make sure new development looks good and lasts, while also being more practical for how people actually live today.

What we're proposing:

• A clearer system for building materials: We're creating a 3-tier classification system for exterior materials. Class 1 would be the most durable stuff (like brick, stone, or high-quality siding), and we'd require new buildings to use a certain percentage of these better materials. This helps ensure buildings look nice and hold up over time.
• More specific design standards: Instead of vague rules, we're switching to clear, measurable standards so everyone knows what's expected and there's less guesswork.
• Simpler driveway rules: The current regulations are more complicated than they need to be. We're streamlining them to make it easier to understand what's allowed.
• Lower parking requirements: We propose reducing the minimums to better reflect how people actually use parking today, which would free up space for other uses.
• Taller residential fences: Right now, there are limits on fence height. We're proposing to allow fences up to 7 feet tall in residential yards, which could give you more privacy and security

What matters to you?