Summary
A zoning amendment would let single retail tenants occupy up to 20,000 square feet in the Uptown District, aiming to redevelop sites like the former Fallitz co-op bookstore without long vacancy.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners and prospective large retail tenants in the Uptown District.
Some residents who prefer smaller-scale, locally owned uptown businesses may worry about larger-format stores changing the district's character.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
A new zoning rule lets Uptown businesses with retail services occupy up to 20,000 square feet — double the old cap — so big vacant or underused blocks (like the former Fallout site) can land a single large tenant without extra planning review.
City Council - Aug 18, 2026
A zoning amendment would let single retail tenants occupy up to 20,000 square feet in the Uptown District, aiming to redevelop sites like the former Fallitz co-op bookstore without long vacancy.
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