Height limits raised for downtown Gilbert buildings

Height limits raised for downtown Gilbert buildings

Gilbert’s downtown skyline could rise a little higher after Town Council last week unanimously approved taller building heights in the Heritage District as part of a push to attract more mixed-use projects and long-term revenue.

Gilbert council approves ordinance for Heritage District development

By Gilbert Independent The Gilbert Town Council has approved an ordinance allowing taller buildings in the Heritage Village Center, reshaping future development standards for the town’s downtown core. The measure, recommended earlier by both the Redevelopment Commission and Planning Commission, raises maximum building heights and creates new options for developers who provide public benefits. The ordinance increases the allowable height from 55 …