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Lake Havasu City to Potentially Increase Unit Densities in Multi-Family Areas

In a move that could streamline the development process for housing projects, proposed changes to the Lake Havasu City Code may allow for higher unit densities in areas zoned for multiple-family residences. This adjustment would eliminate an additional obstacle for developers looking to invest in new housing ventures within the town.

According to a recent city staff report, the existing regulations have made it challenging for developers to pursue projects in R-3 zones due to the high land and construction costs in Lake Havasu City. Many R-3 development proposals currently exceed 10 units per acre just to be financially viable.

In an effort to address these challenges, city staff propose allowing a maximum of 16 units per acre, ranging from 4 to 16 units per acre, in designated multi-family zones. This adjustment aims to simplify the construction process for single-story housing in R-3 areas across the city.

While developers would still be required to obtain approval for any planned developments, they would no longer need to seek exceptions for projects with 16 dwelling units per acre or less. Additionally, the maximum lot coverage rules would remain in effect, capping lot coverage at 60%.

Notable high-density housing projects approved in the past year include a complex with 37.1 dwelling units per acre on Delta Drive and McCulloch Boulevard, a 16-unit per acre development on McCulloch Boulevard, and a mixed-use project on London Bridge Road.

The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission is set to review and potentially approve these proposed changes at an upcoming meeting scheduled to take place in the municipal courthouse on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

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