Study: Zoning Changes Not Enough

What’s happening? A “first of its kind” research study with data available at Connecticut Zoning Atlas to show what zoning changes mean on a lot by lot basis. This isn’t survey information. The information is the actual impact to lots after zoning rules are enacted.

Why is this important? The impact to multi family housing occurs with public hearings where proposals are more likely to be rejected, minimum parking and maximum building height requirements, and prescriptions regarding lot size, lot coverage or floor-to-area ratio. 

How will this be important? Can data from enacted zoning or building codes in your jurisdiction work to support your cause instead of relying on survey results…

Governing | Ending Single-Family Zoning Is Not a Stand-Alone Solution