Issue · Housing & Development

Zoning and Development Barriers

Outdated zoning laws and lengthy permitting processes are preventing development of mixed-income housing, transit-oriented development, and adaptive reuse projects that could address housing needs more effectively.

Ways to address it

3 approaches
  • Development Fast-Track Program0 candidates · 0 lawsCreate expedited permitting processes for projects meeting affordability, sustainability, or community benefit criteria, with dedicated staff, clear timelines, and reduced fees to incentivize desired development types.
  • Form-Based Zoning Implementation0 candidates · 0 lawsReplace traditional use-based zoning with form-based codes that focus on building design and pedestrian-friendly development, enabling more flexible and context-sensitive development patterns.
  • Zoning Code Modernization0 candidates · 0 lawsUpdate zoning codes to allow mixed-use development, reduce parking requirements, enable accessory dwelling units, and streamline approval processes for sustainable and affordable housing development.