![]() ![]() Neighborhood Conservation serves to promote and protect neighborhood character. (Density: 10 units or less per acre) Although Neighborhood Conservation is the most purely residential zone, it can have some mix of uses, such as civic buildings. The Neighborhood Conservation zone has the least activity and a lower density than the other zones. The RMF-24 Multi-family Residential District is designed to permit and encourage the developing of a variety of dwelling types in suitable environments in a variety of densities. (Density: 24 units or less per acre) NC Purpose The purpose of the downzone is to prevent further development of out-of-scale duplex and attached multi-family housing that could negatively affect the affordability and character of the neighborhood. ![]() Current Rezoning ApplicationĪpproximately 34 property owners have submitted applications to downzone their property from RMF-24 to NC, Neighborhood Conservation. ![]() Residents are concerned that the existing zoning allows significant change to the historic character and affordable nature of the neighborhood. This zoning allows development of large duplexes and multi-family buildings that are out of scale with the small, one-story residences. During these meetings, the property owners became aware that the neighborhood is zoned RMF-24, Residential Multi-family 24 units per acre. Over the past year staff has had numerous meetings with property owners who are concerned with development pressure in the neighborhood. This neighborhood is in the northeastern portion of the greater Fayette Junction Neighborhood Plan Area that was adopted by City Council in 2009. Greathouse Springs Park and the Town Branch Trail provide direct linkages into the southern portion of this neighborhood. The dwellings in this neighborhood were developed between the 1920s-1960s and are primarily small, one-story residences (see neighborhood photos ). The Parksdale Neighborhood is located on the south side of 15th Street, southeast of Pinnacle Foods. ![]()
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