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408 Harris Road special exception (PL-26-0030)
Charlottesville
Summary
A proposal to build six townhomes on a tight infill lot by shrinking the required amenity space, which staff say would effectively count city right-of-way as yard space. It also exposed how awkward the new zoning code's amenity rules can be.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
The applicants would gain buildable lots for six townhomes adjoining Longwood.
⚠️Who could be affected
Critically, none identified in discussion, though commissioners flagged precedent risks for amenity-space standards.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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