Specific Zoning Compromises

These are the compromise positions we've had time to develop in the brief review window that DPD has allowed. We'd like more time to work with other zones. If you'd like to share these suggestions, send them to the email addresses that follow the list: 

I would like to see the following changes to the RN-1 zoning regulations: 

1. Single unit semi-attached has not been allowed in these neighborhoods so its introduction should be restricted to corners only, with one street being a connector. 

2. Cottage court is not a single family use and should be removed from RN-1.

3. Fraternity/Sorority should not be allowed, even by Special Use Permit. 

4. Respect the existing setbacks

I would like to see the following changes to the RN-2 zoning regulations: 

1. Neighborhoods that were originally developed as single family detached homes and remain at least 50% single family detached should be downzoned to RN-1 (for example York Avenue in Central Gardens, parts of East End, Rozelle-Annesdale, etc.).

2. Cottage court is not a single-family use and is unlike anything previously allowed in this type zoning. They should require a Special Use Permit and be restricted to corners only, with one street being a connector, and not allowed adjacent to a single-family home.

3. 3-4 plex should be restricted to corners, one street being a connector, with use standards that prohibit it adjacent to a single family detached home. Lot size should be a minimum of 8000 sq ft and width should be minimum 50 ft.

4. Respect the existing setbacks

5. Fraternity/Sorority should not be allowed by Special Use Permit. 

I would like to see the following changes to the RN-3 zoning regulations: 

1. Because RN-3 allows so much more density than RU-3, a neighborhood should not be zoned RN-3 until there is a study of existing conditions including existing land use, property conditions and the amount of absentee ownership.

2. Cottage court must require a special use permit and not be allowed adjacent to a single-family home.

3. Use standards for 3-4 plex should require a minimum lot size of 8000 sq ft and width minimum 50 ft, and be prohibited if adjacent to a single family detached home.

4. Apartment buildings with more than 6 units should require a special use permit if the site is adjacent to a single family home.

5. Respect the existing setbacks

6. Single room occupancy should not be here but should be in a commercial district, where it could help redevelop our numerous failing commercial corridors. 

We need 90 days to review the newly-drafted UDC document. Some of what we want to explore: 

1. The process for special use permit & planned development.

2. The justification for abandoning residential corridors

3. How are overlay districts like the Midtown Overlay being amended 

4. How are the Landmarks overlay districts being amended

5. How are the public notice regulations for rezoning, special use permit, variance and subdivision being amended

6. How are the requirements for street frontage to allow subdivision lots being amended

7. How will the housing types be amended

8. How will the nonconforming regulations be amended

9. How will the streetscape, landscaping and screening regulations be amended

10. Will the planned development process remain in the regulations?  What are the changes in the process including public notice?

11. What can be approved by administrative deviation? What is the process? Is there any public notice?

Thank you, 

NAME 

NEIGHBORHOOD

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zoning@Memphistn.gov,

michael@4f.design,

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Keith.Norman@BMHCC.org,

brown@gillprop.com,

lisa@ethridgeenterprises.com,

dkthomas@gotci.com,

jenniferbethoconnell@gmail.com,

jmckinnoncre@gmail.com,

dlyleswallace@comcast.net,

mayor@memphistn.gov,

officeofthemayor@shelbycountytn.gov,

JB.Smileyjr@memphistn.gov,

Rhonda.Logan@memphistn.gov,

jerri.green@memphistn.gov,

pearl.walker@memphistn.gov,

Jana.Swearengen-Wash@memphistn.gov, 

philip.spinosa@memphistn.gov,

Edmund.FordSr@memphistn.gov,

Michalyn.Easter-Thomas@memphistn.gov, 

janika.white@memphistn.gov,

yolanda.coopersutton@memphistn.gov,

Chase.Carlisle@memphistn.gov,

Jford.canale@memphistn.gov, 

Jeff.Warren@memphistn.gov,

jose.valentin@memphistn.gov,

nina.hitchings@memphistn.gov,

Charity.Cole@memphistn.gov, 

ivy.johnson@memphistn.gov,

britney.wright@memphistn.gov,

Clay.Wilson@memphistn.gov,

president@midtownmemphis.org,

rjgwork@bellsouth.net,

judy.milam@memphistn.gov,

brett.ragsdale@memphistn.gov,

Mickell.Lowery@shelbycountytn.gov,

Miska.ClayBibbs@shelbycountytn.gov,

Amber.Mills@shelbycountytn.gov,

David.Bradford@shelbycountytn.gov,

Mick.Wright@shelbycountytn.gov,

Brandon.Morrison@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Shante.Avant@shelbycountytn.gov,

Charlie.Caswell@shelbycountytn.gov,

Henri.Brooks@shelbycountytn.gov,

Edmund.Ford@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Britney.Thornton@shelbycountytn.gov,

Erika.Sugarmon@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Michael.Whaley@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Marie.Thomas@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Rhonda.Odell@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Rebecca.Good@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Shelby.Gardner@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Teresa.Page@shelbycountytn.gov, 

Lacretia.S.Maclin@shelbycountytn.gov, 

carla.couch@shelbycountytn.gov