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Window pane size dispute between council and commission

The City Council recently cut the maximum single window pane from 18 to 6 square feet, and commissioners across the board called that 'ridiculously small.' The commission formally recommended restoring 18 square feet in its ODS recommendation, giving the council a clear signal.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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Window size limits in new Objective Design Standards

Residents pressed the Council to stop delaying the design standards that shape what new buildings look like. The Council chose to adopt most of Phase 2 this summer and defer density-sensitive sections until the fall upzoning.

11 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026