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Woodhaven Concept Plans

Concept Plan Annotated 1.24.2025 - 18-Hole Golf-Mixed-Use.jpg
Woodhaven concept plan map with A-21 estate lots

Zoning Change Overview

Woodhaven proposed rezoning map

The eastern portion of the golf course is zoned A-21 (yellow), allowing an 18-hole, par three golf course or large lot, single family homes.

 

The heart of Woodhaven is a combination of mixed-use (MU-1) and urban residential (UR) zoning districts (darker purple and lighter purple, respectively). This zoning provides a transition between the existing multi-family and existing single family. The mixed-use area will also provide small-scale neighborhood commercial opportunities that will complement the neighborhood.

 

The westernmost parcel is zoned for agriculture (green) to preserve green space in the area.

Additional Zoning Standards and Restrictions

Woodhaven MU-1 and UR additional zoning restrictions map

MU-1 and UR are form-based codes. According to the Form Based Code Institute, “a form-based code is a land development regulation that fosters predictable built results and a high-quality public realm by using physical form (rather than separation of uses) as the organizing principle for the code.” Crescendo Development intentionally chose MU-1 and UR because they meet the requests of the neighborhood: bringing much-needed commercial opportunities, preserving green space, and promoting walkability.

Form Based Codes Graphic Example

​In addition to the existing design standards for MU-1 and UR zoning districts, Crescendo implemented the following restrictions to manage density, height, and land use:
 

MU-1 Zoning (Mixed-Use 1)

  • Commercial Requirement: All buildings must allocate at least 30% of their space for commercial use.

  • Density Limit: Multifamily developments are capped at 40 units per acre.

  • Height Restriction: Buildings are limited to a maximum of 3 stories, with no height bonuses permitted.

  • Green Space Preservation: Within 200 feet of single-family homes, permitted uses are restricted to “Urban Agriculture” and “Open Space.”

  • Prohibited Uses:

    • Group home I and II

    • Short-term rentals

    • Liquor or package stores

    • Retail smoke shops

    • Taxidermy shops

    • Auto parts supply or retail

    • Gasoline sales

    • Recycling collection facilities

    • Temporary batch plants (concrete or asphalt)

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UR Zoning (Urban Residential)​

  • Height Restriction: Buildings directly adjacent to or within 200 feet of single-family detached homes are limited to 2 stories.

  • Prohibited Uses:

    • Industrialized housing

    • Fraternity and sorority houses

    • Group home I and II

    • Short-term rentals

    • Telecommunications antennas (on structures)

    • Utility transmission towers or distribution lines

    • Gas drilling and production

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These restrictions aim to balance development with neighborhood compatibility while preserving the character of surrounding areas and maintaining green space.

Building Views Based on Topography

Woodhaven Topography and Building Height Diagram
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