Land Use & Housing
Feedback Report
Summary
Submissions
18
Engagements
443
By Zip Code
- 37806
1
- 37932
1
- 37923
1
- 37918
2
- 37934
1
- 37917
2
- 37920
2
- 37764
1
- 37922
2
- 37721
4
- 37924
1
Redevelopment Incentive Zones
Designate specific commercial corridors or areas for redevelopment incentives.Reduced Regulatory Requirements
Provide reduced parking requirements, setback flexibility, and streamlined approval processes for redevelopment projects in targeted areas that make infill and redevelopment more attractive than greenfield development.Regulatory Barrier Audit
Conduct systematic review of all development regulations to identify specific standards that impede redevelopment of underutilized properties without providing commensurate public benefits.Alternative Compliance Mechanisms
Create alternative compliance mechanisms for redevelopment projects that achieve regulatory intent through different means than new development.Performance Standards and Monitoring
Establish performance standards for review times and customer service with regular monitoring and continuous improvement processes.Expedited Review Processes
Establish expedited review processes for redevelopment projects that meet specific criteria and provide community benefits.Permitting and Review
Streamline permitting and review processes by consolidating applications, creating online systems, establishing clear approval tracks, and reducing redundant review requirements while maintaining appropriate oversight and community input opportunities.Online Application Systems
Implement comprehensive online application systems with document upload, status tracking, and electronic review capabilities.Tiered Review Process
Create tiered review processes with administrative approval for routine applications and discretionary review reserved for complex or controversial projects.Concurrent Review Procedures
Establish concurrent review procedures where multiple departments review applications simultaneously rather than sequentially.Design Standards
Develop standards that ensure housing is compatible with existing neighborhood character. Mixed-Use Integration Standards
Establish standards for integrating residential and commercial uses including ground-floor activation requirements and pedestrian connectivity.Shared Parking Provisions
Allow shared parking between residential and commercial uses to maximize land use efficiency and reduce parking requirements.Mixed-Use Development Zones
Prioritize multifamily development in areas with existing infrastructure capacity.Alternative Transportation
Encourage bicycle parking, car-sharing spaces, or transit passes for mixed-use developments as alternatives to vehicle parking.Parking Flexibility
Maintain and expand current reduced parking standards for housing, especially within place types that are or are intended to promote connectivity and provide more opportunities for walking and biking. Commercial Zone Modifications
Amend existing commercial zoning districts to allow residential uses by right, either as standalone developments or as part of mixed-use projects.Infrastructure Adequacy Requirements
Ensure that residential development in commercial areas meets infrastructure requirements.Maximum Parking Limits
Establish maximum parking limits to prevent over-provision of parking that can undermine walkability and alternative transportation use.Housing Mix
Expand housing options with appropriate design standards for each context.Transition Design Standards
Develop design standards for residential development in commercial areas that ensure appropriate transitions to adjacent residential neighborhoods.Coordinated Infrastructure Investment
Coordinate multifamily zoning with planned infrastructure investments to ensure adequate capacity is available.Graduated Transition Standards
Establish standards that provide appropriate transitions between multifamily development and existing single-family neighborhoods.Shared Parking Provisions
Allow shared parking between different uses with complementary peak demand periods, using established methodologies for calculating shared parking needs.Transit-Proximity Reductions
Reduce or eliminate parking requirements for mixed-use developments within walking distance of transit stops or stations located within the City limits.By-Right Approval Process
Establish administrative approval processes for housing that meets clear, objective design standards without requiring discretionary review.Housing Mix / Neighborhoods
Complete Streets Standards
Establish street design standards that prioritize pedestrian and bicycle mobility while accommodating vehicles, including narrow lanes, on-street parking, and sidewalks.Quantitative Character Metrics
Establish quantitative metrics such as building-to-lot ratios, setback ranges, height relationships, and density patterns that define neighborhood character according placetypes.Qualitative Character Guidelines
Create qualitative guidelines that address design features that contribute to neighborhood identity.Character Preservation Tools
Develop regulatory tools such as design standards or review processes that use character metrics to guide new development.Community Benefit Evaluation
Establish criteria for evaluating the community benefit of proposed amenities and determining appropriate levels of regulatory flexibility.Walkability Standards
Establish standards that ensure housing developments include walkable street networks and pedestrian connections to amenities.Housing Mix Requirements
Require a mix of housing types within TN districts including single-family, townhomes, and small multiplex buildings to ensure housing attainability.Civic Space Standards
Establish requirements for civic spaces such as greens, squares, or parks that serve as focal points for neighborhood activity.Housing Type Requirements
Require new residential developments above a certain size to include a mix of housing types such as single-family, townhomes, and small multiplexes.Housing Mix Requirements
Establish requirements for new residential developments in designated place types to include a mix of housing types such as single-family, townhomes, and multiplexes.Amenity Requirements
Require community amenities such as parks, playgrounds, or community centers in larger developments.Phasing Coordination
Require phasing plans based on place types that ensure housing mix and amenities are distributed throughout development phases rather than concentrated in specific areas.Transect-Based Zoning
Consider implementing zoning districts with different intensity levels from rural edge to neighborhood center, each with appropriate development standards.Neighborhood Centers
Require or incentivize neighborhood centers with mixed-use buildings, civic spaces, and pedestrian-oriented design.Flexible Lot Standards
Allow flexible lot sizes within developments to accommodate different housing types.Scattered Site Requirements
Encourage a mix of housing types to be scattered throughout developments rather than concentrated in specific areas.Design Integration Standards
Establish design standards that ensure different housing types are visually compatible and contribute to neighborhood cohesion.Phasing Requirements
Require a housing mix to be maintained throughout all phases of development rather than concentrated in early or late phases.Character Analysis Methodology
Develop systematic methodologies for analyzing neighborhood character including building surveys, lot pattern analysis, and building features.Flexibility Options
Identify specific development standards that can be modified in exchange for amenities, such as setbacks, landscaping requirements, or parking standards.Long-Term Maintenance Requirements
Ensure that amenity provisions include long-term maintenance and management requirements to preserve community benefits.Commercial Development
Incentivize walkable, mixed-use centers, corridors, and neighborhood service nodes as the preferred form of commercial development
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Public Infrastructure Investment
Coordinate public infrastructure investments including sidewalks, streetscapes, and connected street networks to support mixed-use development.Density Bonus Programs
Provide incentives for mixed-use developments.Parking Requirement Reductions
Reduce parking requirements for mixed-use developments.Master Planning Requirements
Require master planning for large undeveloped areas to ensure coordinated connectivity as development occurs over time.Town Center Zoning Districts
Create specific zoning districts for town center developments with standards that encourage mixed-use, walkable environments.Ground Floor Activation
Require active ground floor uses such as retail, restaurants, or offices in town center buildings.Parking Management
Provide shared parking facilities and reduced parking requirements for town center developments to maximize walkability.Regulatory Incentives
Provide incentives for developments that create and support walkable, mixed-use town centers.Form-Based Code Standards
Implement standards that ensure mixed-use development creates human-scaled environments.Expedited Permitting
Provide expedited permitting processes for mixed-use developments that meet specific walkability and design criteria.Tiered District Structure
Create a hierarchy of mixed-use districts with increasing development intensity and design flexibility that correspond to the place types identified in the Comprehensive Plan.Form-Based Standards
Implement development standards that regulate building placement, height, and design rather than just use separation.Parking Integration Standards
Establish standards for integrating parking with mixed-use development, including shared parking provisions and location requirements.Transition Standards
Develop standards for transitioning between mixed-use districts and adjacent residential areas through building height, setback, and design requirements.Quantitative Connectivity Standards
Establish minimum connectivity ratios and maximum block perimeters for new residential developments.Stub Street Requirements
Require stub streets to all adjacent undeveloped properties that could reasonably be expected to develop in the future unless physical site constraints prevent connections.Pedestrian Connection Standards
Require pedestrian connections between developments and to adjacent properties, schools, parks, and commercial areas.Waiver Process with Alternatives
Allow waivers from connectivity requirements only when physical constraints exist, with required alternative improvements.Public Space Requirements
Require public spaces such as plazas, greens, or squares in town center developments to create community focal points.