Setback Adjustments
Allowing construction closer to property lines than zoning regulations permit. Ex: Building a home addition that encroaches on setback limits.
Height Restrictions
Increasing the allowable height for structures like multi-story buildings or towers. Ex: Adding a second story to a residential property in a single-story zone.
Lot Coverage
Requesting to exceed maximum coverage allowed for structures or paved areas. Ex: Building a larger home or additional structures on a smaller lot.
Non-Conforming Uses
Continuing or modifying uses that do not comply with current zoning but were allowed when initially built. Ex: Expanding a business operating in a residentially zoned area.
Parking Requirements
Reducing or modifying required parking spaces for commercial or residential developments. Ex: Requesting fewer parking spaces for a small café in a dense urban area.
Changing Land Use Designations
Switching from one zoning category to another to allow new uses. Ex: Rezoning a residential property to commercial for a small business.
Increasing Density
Allowing higher-density developments, such as multifamily housing on single-family lots. Ex: Rezoning a single-family property for a duplex or townhomes.
Industrial to Mixed-Use or Commercial
Converting industrial land to allow retail, residential, or mixed-use developments. Ex: Redeveloping old warehouses into a retail or apartment complex.
Addressing Comprehensive Plan Changes
Aligning zoning designations with recent changes to the city’s comprehensive plan. Ex: Rezoning areas designated for future mixed-use development.
Correcting Zoning Errors or Inconsistencies
Adjusting zoning to match actual or historical uses of a property. Ex: Correcting outdated zoning that doesn’t reflect current usage patterns.