Final Presentation Ord May 13, 2013 on Residential Zoning changesZoning for our Core Neighborhoods URA, B, C
BY WARD:
7- URA, URB
6- URA
5- URA, URB
4- URB, URC
3- URA, URB
2- URA, B, & C
1- URA, B, & C
Goals
Match Zoning to existing neighborhoods
Eliminate many non-conformities
Create flexibility for family changes
Encourage preservation of historic homes
Maintain neighborhood character
Simplify Ordinance/Consolidate use & dimensions
Public Process History
2005 SDAT Process
2006-2007 Sustainable Northampton Plan
Recommends changes to address multiple objectives
2009 ZRC created
2011 ZRC report -recommended changes to URA, B, C
Acknowledge neighborhood character, allow to replicate
2010 Housing Needs Assessment & Strategic Plan
2012 Draft regulations for public comment
2013 Modifications based on public comment
Data
Population flat/declining since 1960
down 2.6 % since 1980
People per household dropped from 2.86 in 1980 to 2.14 2010 (1.86 for SF structures and 1.68 MF neighborhoods near downtown).
0-25
35-91
Sustainability Issues
Existing Neighborhoods could not be rebuilt:
60+% of units do not conform
Housing Analysis shows demand for affordable units.
Units close to services
Reduces overall traffic
Adjust zoning to reflect
historic development
patterns
Mix of units throughout
URA Details
Lot Size
5,000 sf
50’ frontage
40% os
Single Family & accessory units
1 standard all uses
Design
URA Neighborhood Reflections
65% of Single Family meet current 12,000 f2
99% of Single Family would comply at 5,000 f2
8% of units would remain non-conforming due to density (2, 3, 4+ unit structures)
URA Example
Ridgewood Terrace
50’ frontages 5500-7000 sf lot size
URB Details
2,500 f2/unit (3,750 1- fam)
50’ frontage
40% os
10’ front setback
More than 1 structure/lot
1 standard all uses
Design
URB Neighborhood Reflections
Current Zoning:
63% Single Family meet 8,000 f2
38% Two- Family meet 12,000 f2
18 % 3- Family meet 21,000 f2
Proposed Zoning:
99% Single Family would comply at 3,750 f2
92% Two- Family would comply at 5,000 f2
76 % 3- Family would comply at 7,500 f2
3% of units would remain non-conforming due to density
URB Examples
Add a unit to existing oversized structure
Create new lot to “fill in gap in streetscape”
URC Details
2,500 f2 /unit (3,750 1-family)
50’ frontage
10’ front/side
Any mix by right
Modify Heights
More than 1 structure/lot
1 standard all uses
Design Standards
Walking Distance Surrounding CB
¼ mile route- inside URC
½ mile route edge+ URC
URC Neighborhood Reflections
Current Zoning:
61% Single Family meet 6,000 f2
14% Two- Family meet 12,000 f2
7% 3- Family meet 18,000 f2
5% 4- Family meet 24,000 f2
Proposed Zoning:
90% Single Family would comply at 3,750 f2
75% Two- Family would comply at 5,000 f2
46 % 3- Family would comply at 7,500 f2
49 % 4- Family would comply at 10,000 f2
URC Examples
Create new lot to “fill in gap in streetscape”
Add a unit to existing oversized structure
Summary
Matches Existing Neighborhood form/character
Replicates High Value Neighborhoods
Encourages sustainability/reduce overall traffic
Encourages preservation of older homes
Preserves rich character/mix within neighborhoods
Reduces pressure for building large scale “projects”