Summary
Over 750 R-1E lots citywide don't meet current lot-size rules, and many older garages sit closer than six feet to lot lines. The change lets owners rebuild on the same footprint instead of seeking a variance — no cost to the city, real relief for homeowners.
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Saves affected homeowners the cost and delay of a variance application to replace aging garages.
✅Who benefits
Homeowners with older, nonconforming detached garages who want to rebuild them.
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