Zoning and Subdivision Requirements
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Zoning and subdivision requirements can involve a range of land use strategies for increasing housing affordability. These can include making land available for more types of housing, allowing greater flexibility in site planning, allowing departures from typical densities and development standards, and reducing barriers in the development approval process.
- Allow “by right” vs. case-by-case conditional approvals
- Allow a range of housing types, including multifamily
- Allow small lots, small homes and accessory dwelling units
- Overview, Part I: Database of Land Use and Zoning Strategies
- Overview, Part II: Accessory Dwelling Units
- Overview: Description of Housing Types
- Diversifying Housing Options with Smaller Lots and Smaller Homes
- Ordinances and Built Examples of ADUs
- Ordinances and Built Examples of Small Lots and Density Incentives
- Ordinances and Built Examples of Cottage Courts
- Ordinances and Built Examples of Form-Based Codes
- Case Study: Santa Cruz, Calif.
- Create affordable districts or overlay zones
- Allow flexibility and modifications in zoning and subdivision requirements
- Provide density bonuses
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