Zoning and Land use regulations

Zoning is a clunky tool - with strengths and limitations

• Development Capacity
• Use
• Scale
• Transitions
• Impacts
• Building Design
• Site Design

Other processes:

• Permit types (variance, conditional use permits)
• Development Regulation Agreements
• Overlay Districts
• Design Review (in process, not approved)
• Pilot programs

Examples of recent projects

• Marijuana Uses
• Outdoor Tire Storage
• Brewpubs/Micro-wineries/Craft Production
• Short Term Rentals
• Infill Pilot Program
• Biodiversity Corridors
• Live-Work and Work-Live

Planning Process Overview