These amendments are appropriate for clarifying the middle housing (MH) code. The goal of this code is to allow structures that fit and complement neighborhoods with marginally increased density, not cram as much as possible into any lot. The non-conforming lot of record change is imperative as it currently seems to make the lot width requirements null and void. Because the MH code allows more density, it makes sense for it to be the only principal use of a lot. The Design Review Board makes a lot of sense to hear appeals of any staff determinations since they already review cases that are mostly design oriented and understand the context of city neighborhoods well.
