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Lehigh City Approves Development Code Amendments for Detached ADUs to Comply with State Legislation
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for amendments to Chapter 26 of the Lehigh City Development Code, specifically concerning detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These amendments are mandated by 2026 state legislation and include reducing the minimum lot size requirement to 11,000 square feet, eliminating conditional use permits for converting existing accessory buildings to ADUs, and modifying parking requirements (one stall for ADUs under 650 sq ft, two for larger ones). The state legislation aims to make detached ADUs easier to build, and while the city is complying, some public comments expressed concerns about the reduced lot size and parking requirements potentially leading to 'malicious compliance' or not being practical for all lots. The commission acknowledged the tension between state mandates and local preferences while aiming for compliance.
Planning Commission Recommends Approval for Bishop Development Agreement to Increase Lots to 13
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for Terry Bishop's request to amend the Bishop Development Agreement. The amendment allows for an increase in the number of lots on a seven-acre parcel from 12 to 13, maintaining the VLDRA general plan designation. This change aims to improve the subdivision's layout and aesthetics, addressing concerns raised in previous discussions with the city council and community members who supported the modified plan. The proposal was met with positive sentiment from both staff and the attending public.
Lehigh City Considers Development Code Amendments for Migratory Bird Protection in Forestry Chapter
The Planning Commission considered amendments to the Lehigh City Development Code, Chapter 35, Community Forestry. The amendments add requirements related to trees affected by migratory birds, including a paragraph referencing federal and state laws like the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Developers will be required to obtain an environmental consultant survey before removing trees with active or past migratory nests, at their own expense. The changes aim to protect migratory birds and align the city's code with existing federal and state regulations, acting as a first line of defense for environmental protection during development.
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