City seeks comments on ordinance

Oak Harbor is seeking public comment on two proposed zoning ordinance changes.

Oak Harbor is seeking public comment on two proposed zoning ordinance changes.

One proposal would allow horizontal mixed-use development in some commercial zones. Certain zones already allow vertical mixed-use development, which is residential and commercial spaces in the same building. Horizontal mixed-use development allows discrete commercial and residential buildings to exist on the same site. The change would allow horizontal mixed-use development in R-O, C-3 and C-5 zones.

The city is also proposing a new land use matrix to make zoning codes clearer.

Residents may submit feedback at www.oakharbor.org/dev/webform/public-comment-form-proposed-two-zoning-ordinance-changes. Deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 2.