zoning rewrite woodside park planning dept mncppc feb 11

status sticking to discovery – Council jan 09 zone reduction use consolidation alternate development patterns footnote consolidation process update electronic mapping half way into the process

focus of the rewrite established areas cleanup, clarity, compatible infill reflect existing density / heights commercial areas allow for mixed uses / options simplify the process

growth of the zoning ordinance

uses updating uses – 12 office definitions

development process weaves through 121 zoning districts new process discussed at county forums necessary as part of the rewrite

little area left for change 33 % of zoned land is ag reserve 44 % - single family < 2% - commercial / mixed use

longevity organization - format coordination amendments lower costs process

organization

organizati on - use groups permitted / limited / conditional footnotes

organization

format

zoning districts consolidation process complexity redundancies unmapped zones

use changes – tracking

development standards - tracking

R – 60 - example minimum lot size 6,000 sq ft height 35 ‘ street setback = 25 “

R – 60 permitted uses Permitted “by right” One family detached dwelling Guest house Registered living unit Accessory buildings for housing animals or fowl Libraries & museums Farm tenant dwelling Special Exception Accessory apartments Medical or dental clinic Private educational Institutions Private clubs & service organizations Hospitals

R – 60 approval process “By right” Permit or license obtained from DPS Special exception Planning staff analysis Recommendation by Planning Board Public hearing in front of Hearing Examiner or Board of Appeals

RMD – 6 proposed uses Permitted “by right” One family detached dwelling Libraries & museums Farm tenant dwelling removed Permitted as a Limited Use Accessory apartments Animal husbandry Permitted as a Conditional Use Medical or dental clinic removed Private educational Institutions Private clubs & service organizations Hospitals removed

development standards modeling compare existing & proposed stds

R-60 RMD-6 Front Addition (Porch Enclosure) Rear Addition (Two story) Total Addition of 470 SF (Footprint) COMMON ADDITION TEARDOWN MAX COVERAGE

COVERAGESETBACKS R-60 RMD-6 SETBACK PLANES 35% 30% 16% 23%

COMMON ADDITION TEARDOWN MAX COVERAGE R-60 RMD-6 Maximize allowable coverage of 1840 SF

COVERAGESETBACKS R-60 RMD-6 SETBACK PLANES 30% 29.8%

COMMON ADDITION TEARDOWN MAX COVERAGE R-60 RMD-6

p u b l i c i n p u t

range of activities zoning advisory panel taped materials online meetings open houses civic groups council & county staff web site listserv

meetings around the county 59 meetings in 2 years 19 zap meetings 40 public, civic, group, open houses

comment tracking

n e x t s t e p s

spring / early summer module 2 - commercial / industrial module 3 - admin & procedures fall module 4 - general development stds late fall - consolidated draft winter - public review draft early summer planning bd winter county council