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North Hills Estates Contextual Overlay District

Description

A request to apply a contextual overlay district to approximately 68 acres of residential property along Northside Drive.

Impact summary

The Planning Commission denied it on Jul 23, 2026.

The overlay was intended to protect existing neighborhood scale but faced opposition from commissioners concerned about housing restrictions.

Applicant

Name
Council Member Courtney Johnston
Address
Northside Drive

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Denied5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.

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