Multifamily Design Guidelines

Summary

The City of Collinsville has initiated a request to amend the Zoning ordinance to reduce the required percentage of masonry materials for multifamily buildings from 100% to 50%. The proposed amendment aims to modernize the zoning ordinance, reflect past precedent, and reduce the undue burden on multifamily development. Staff recommends approval of the text amendment, citing that it advances the intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance and aligns with past precedent and changing architectural landscape.

Details

Subject

Multifamily Design Guidelines

Summary

The City of Collinsville has initiated a request to amend the Zoning ordinance to reduce the required percentage of masonry materials for multifamily buildings from 100% to 50%. The proposed amendment aims to modernize the zoning ordinance, reflect past precedent, and reduce the undue burden on multifamily development. Staff recommends approval of the text amendment, citing that it advances the intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance and aligns with past precedent and changing architectural landscape.

Report Date

2026-03-12

Report Type

staff

Report Title

Report to Planning Commission: Multifamily Design Guidelines (Text Amendment)

Authoring Body

City of Collinsville

Reporting Period

2026