Zoning
Zoning Change Overview
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
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.
​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)
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Commercial Requirement: All buildings must allocate at least 30% of their space for commercial use.
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Density Limit: Multifamily developments are capped at 40 units per acre.
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Height Restriction: Buildings are limited to a maximum of 3 stories, with no height bonuses permitted.
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Green Space Preservation: Within 200 feet of single-family homes, permitted uses are restricted to “Urban Agriculture” and “Open Space.”
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Prohibited Uses:
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Group home I and II
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Short-term rentals
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Liquor or package stores
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Retail smoke shops
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Taxidermy shops
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Auto parts supply or retail
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Gasoline sales
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Recycling collection facilities
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Temporary batch plants (concrete or asphalt)
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UR Zoning (Urban Residential)​
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Height Restriction: Buildings directly adjacent to or within 200 feet of single-family detached homes are limited to 2 stories.
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Prohibited Uses:
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Industrialized housing
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Fraternity and sorority houses
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Group home I and II
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Short-term rentals
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Telecommunications antennas (on structures)
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Utility transmission towers or distribution lines
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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
