A complete community enables people of different means and at different stages of life to have choices about where to live. One of the best ways to achieve this is to encourage a wide variety of housing types. Multiple zoning districts enable a variety of housing types and densities – from apartments above stores in downtowns to single family houses on generous lawns. Accessory dwelling units and the subdivision of oversized single family houses can increase housing supply without changing neighborhood character. Site plan regulations and design guidelines can encourage housing diversity.
A complete community enables people of different means and at different stages of life to have choices about where to live. One of the best ways to achieve this is to encourage a wide variety of housing types. Multiple zoning districts enable a variety of housing types and densities – from apartments above stores in downtowns to single family houses on generous lawns. Accessory dwelling units and the subdivision of oversized single family houses can increase housing supply without changing neighborhood character. Site plan regulations and design guidelines can encourage housing diversity.