SJR8 Regulatory Barrier Analysis

At a glance

• What: Informational presentation on the Rossi Group's analysis of regulatory barriers to housing development, including missing-middle housing, parking requirements, and impact-fee considerations.
• Where it stands: No committee action was taken; a public workshop is scheduled for October 14, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dover Public Library. (as of the minutes read; later meetings may have updated this)

Built from the official minutes; check the linked source for the authoritative record.

Sources

• 2026-09-15 - Council Committee of the Whole (minutes): https://www.cityofdover.gov/meetingfiles/101495/minutes/fcb541538da547498c3d9ad9fe55d67a.pdf

Log

2026-09-15 - Council Committee of the Whole

Jason Lyon and Ann Marie Townshend presented the SJR8 analysis. Discussion included rental screening barriers, smaller housing types, parking requirements, and outreach to churches.