Ordinance: RMF-35 and RMF-45 Multi-Family Zoning District Text Amendment

Spoke in strong support of the RMF zoning updates on behalf of Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities, citing zoning obstacles to housing.

Expressed concern about the impact of the upzoning on historic districts and called for requirements ensuring family-oriented affordable housing.

Spoke on behalf of the Greater Avenues Community Council regarding inappropriate mixed-use language and historic district protection concerns.

Proposed minor adjustments to multi-family building form and length standards to accommodate secure connected buildings for First Step House.

Requested design standard adjustments for First Step House to allow secure connections between buildings without doubling operational and staffing costs.

Spoke in support of the RMF amendments to help build community safety and allow residents to remain in the city.

Supported the RMF updates, emphasizing that housing supply policy is essential to bending the cost curve and creating affordability.

Questioned why a single condominium building in his area was singled out for the zoning change and requested impact assessments.

Spoke in support of the amendments on behalf of Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities, highlighting missing middle housing needs.