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Baldwin council considers minimum house-size rule for zoning amendment

The proposed zoning ordinance change would set an 800-square-foot minimum floor area for homes in some residential districts.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The story

On October 7, 2025, Baldwin City Council's agenda and packet included a first reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z, which would set minimum floor area requirements at 800 square feet for R-1, R-2 and certain R-3 dwelling units.

SourcesBaldwin 10-07-25 Work Session Agenda PacketBaldwin 10-07-25 Meeting Agenda PacketBaldwin 10-07-25 Work Session AgendaBaldwin 10-07-25 Meeting Agenda

On November 3, 2025, the council's agenda and packet scheduled a second reading of the same amendment. No vote outcome is recorded in these documents.

SourcesBaldwin 11-06-25 Meeting AgendaBaldwin 11-06-25 Work Session Agenda PacketBaldwin 11-06-25 Work Session Agenda

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Zoning Ordinance Amendment, 2nd reading

Consideration/Approval of 2nd Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z

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2nd Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z (minimum floor area requirements)

Consideration/Approval of 2nd Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z

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Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #2025-10176Z

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #2025-10176Z

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Zoning Ordinance Amendment setting minimum square footage

Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Minimum Square Footage #2025-10176Z

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Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z

of 1st Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z

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Zoning ordinance amendment on minimum square footage

Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Minimum Square Footage #2025-10176Z

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Zoning ordinance amendment #2025-10176Z

Consideration/Approval of 1st Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment #2025-10176Z

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Ordinance amending Section 800 minimum floor area requirements to 800 square feet for R-1, R-2 and certain R-3 dwelling units

TO MAKE THE MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR 6 R-1 DISTRICT

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