zero setback zoning ordinance for main street overlay
Allow buildings on Main Street to be built up to the sidewalk.
Watch for the rewritten ordinance language and how it addresses sightlines when it returns to the Plan Commission.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two Rivers’ Plan Commission is weighing a zoning change that would push Main Street/waterfront B-1 buildings up to the lot lines—zero front and side setbacks. On April 13, they didn’t vote; they tabled it after saying the draft wording was unclear and could create sightline problems.
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tabled Plan Commission · Apr 13, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 10-1-35.5 Main Street and waterfront corridor overlay district, to define setbacks for buildings.
Motion to table this item to the May 11th meeting.
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The Plan Commission received an update that Main Street is drafting a historic preservation ordinance expected to come to the Plan Commission in April or May.
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The Plan Commission discussed an ordinance change to the Main Street/waterfront corridor overlay district that would require zero front and side setbacks for B-1 properties, with the stated goal of encouraging more retail-style development.
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Commission members raised concerns that the draft ordinance language was unclear and noted potential sightline issues.
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The Plan Commission tabled the proposed ordinance change to the May 11 meeting.
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