Subdivision Landscape Buffer Requirements
Summary
The city debated whether to shrink required landscape strips along major roads from 15 feet to 10 feet. Officials decided to keep 15-foot buffers on roads with 85-foot right-of-ways or larger to maintain a better pedestrian feel and noise barrier.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could impact developer lot yields and landscaping costs by roughly $3,000 per affected lot.
Residents and pedestrians who gain better green space buffers, sound reduction, and safer multi-modal travel corridors.
Developers facing tighter site constraints and potential loss of lot capacity.
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