CityCentre District Residential Setback Reductions
Summary
The city updated building setback rules for commercial lots that back up to alleys, reducing the required distance from 15 feet to 5 feet. This gives developers extra flexibility without crowding residential areas, since the alley already provides a buffer.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly on city funds.
Commercial property owners and developers who gain design flexibility.
Neighbors concerned about tightly spaced buildings.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Jul 2, 2026
Developers of the CityCentre District requested lowering side yard setbacks from five feet to three feet on 40-foot-wide lots to improve home design flexibility and lower construction costs. Despite some concerns over high density, the commission approved the change.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - May 21, 2026
A major 223-acre preliminary plat is moving forward to establish infrastructure, rights-of-way, and mixed-use development areas for the City Centre project.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Mar 5, 2026
The city updated building setback rules for commercial lots that back up to alleys, reducing the required distance from 15 feet to 5 feet. This gives developers extra flexibility without crowding residential areas, since the alley already provides a buffer.
Related development
CityCentre District Residential Setbacks
Allows developers greater flexibility in floor plan designs for homes in the CityCentre District.
City Centre Districts Master Plat
Lays the groundwork for future commercial, single-family, multi-family, and recreational spaces in the master-planned development.
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