Residents and practitioners press Saint Helena to revisit density calculations, design standards and water neutrality Public commenters used recent multifamily projects (notably Spring Grove) to argue the 2023 zoning code produces outcomes the community did not intend; speakers asked the commission to clarify density calculations, require discretionary review for large/sensitive projects, strengthen density‑bonus findings, modernize water neutrality rules and reassess architectural design standards.

Residents and architects are calling for a major overhaul of Saint Helena's zoning code, claiming it leads to developments that clash with community character and environmental standards.

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