5.B.
Planning & Zoning Commission
- Meeting Date:
- 10/29/2025
- From:
- Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager
Information
TITLE:
PZ-25-00027: Middle Housing Zoning Code Text Amendment
The City is requesting a modification to the following Zoning Code provisions for the purposes of allowing middle housing types and land uses similar to single-family housing types and land uses. Chapter 10-20: Administration, Procedures, and Enforcement, Division 10-20.30: Common Procedures, Division 10-20.40: Permits and Approvals, and Division 10-20.60: Nonconforming Provisions. Chapter 10-30: General to All, Division 10-30.50: Public Improvements, and Division 10-30.60: Site Planning Design Standards. Chapter 10-40: Specific to Zones, Division 10-40.30: Non-Transect Zones, Division 10-40.60: Specific to Uses, and Division 10-40.40: Transect Zones. Chapter 10-50: Supplemental to Zones, Division 10-50.20: Architectural Design Standards, Division 10-50.60: Landscape Standards, and Division 10-50.80: Parking Standards. Chapter 10-80: Definitions, Division 10-80.20: Definitions of Specialized Terms, Phrases, and Building Functions.
The City is requesting a modification to the following Zoning Code provisions for the purposes of allowing middle housing types and land uses similar to single-family housing types and land uses. Chapter 10-20: Administration, Procedures, and Enforcement, Division 10-20.30: Common Procedures, Division 10-20.40: Permits and Approvals, and Division 10-20.60: Nonconforming Provisions. Chapter 10-30: General to All, Division 10-30.50: Public Improvements, and Division 10-30.60: Site Planning Design Standards. Chapter 10-40: Specific to Zones, Division 10-40.30: Non-Transect Zones, Division 10-40.60: Specific to Uses, and Division 10-40.40: Transect Zones. Chapter 10-50: Supplemental to Zones, Division 10-50.20: Architectural Design Standards, Division 10-50.60: Landscape Standards, and Division 10-50.80: Parking Standards. Chapter 10-80: Definitions, Division 10-80.20: Definitions of Specialized Terms, Phrases, and Building Functions.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission, in accordance with the findings in this report, make a recommendation to the City Council for approval of Zoning Code Text Amendment PZ-25-00027 Middle Housing Version #1.
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
Regional Plan 2030:
Policy LU.2.1. Design new neighborhoods that embody the characteristics of Flagstaff’s favorite neighborhoods – that is, with a mix of uses, a variety of housing types and densities, public spaces, and greater connectivity with multimodal transportation options. Policy LU.11.4. Encourage various housing types that appeal to a diverse range of ages and income. Policy LU.13.4. Plan suburban development to include a variety of housing options. Goal NH.3. Make available a variety of housing types at different price points, to provide housing opportunity for all economic sectors. Policy NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population.
10-Year Housing Plan:
Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types.
Create 4.4: Review parking standards for all residential development with the goal of reducing the cost of development and increasing the number of dwelling units that may be achieved.
Create 4.8: Explore allowing additional flexibility for homeowners and landlords to increase density. Greater diversity of housing types paired with reductions in required onsite parking spaces can reduce construction costs and translate to reductions in housing costs as well.
Connect 2: Implement a framework for centering equity in proposed and existing housing practices, policies, and programs. Connect 2.1: Evaluate housing policies and strategies in City of Flagstaff planning documents through an equity lens. Protect 2: Ensure affordable housing is a part of every Flagstaff neighborhood and work to address disparate impact as part of any development or redevelopment. ? Protect 2.2: Encourage diversity of housing options in all neighborhoods, understanding that exclusive communities are incompatible with the City of Flagstaff's mission to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
Carbon Neutrality Plan:
DD-1 Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that more residents live within walking distance of their daily needs.
HA-1 Create housing options for households at all income levels and family sizes occupied by local residents.
Policy LU.2.1. Design new neighborhoods that embody the characteristics of Flagstaff’s favorite neighborhoods – that is, with a mix of uses, a variety of housing types and densities, public spaces, and greater connectivity with multimodal transportation options. Policy LU.11.4. Encourage various housing types that appeal to a diverse range of ages and income. Policy LU.13.4. Plan suburban development to include a variety of housing options. Goal NH.3. Make available a variety of housing types at different price points, to provide housing opportunity for all economic sectors. Policy NH.3.1. Provide a variety of housing types throughout the City and region, including purchase and rental options, to expand the choices available to meet the financial and lifestyle needs of our diverse population.
10-Year Housing Plan:
Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types.
Create 4.4: Review parking standards for all residential development with the goal of reducing the cost of development and increasing the number of dwelling units that may be achieved.
Create 4.8: Explore allowing additional flexibility for homeowners and landlords to increase density. Greater diversity of housing types paired with reductions in required onsite parking spaces can reduce construction costs and translate to reductions in housing costs as well.
Connect 2: Implement a framework for centering equity in proposed and existing housing practices, policies, and programs. Connect 2.1: Evaluate housing policies and strategies in City of Flagstaff planning documents through an equity lens. Protect 2: Ensure affordable housing is a part of every Flagstaff neighborhood and work to address disparate impact as part of any development or redevelopment. ? Protect 2.2: Encourage diversity of housing options in all neighborhoods, understanding that exclusive communities are incompatible with the City of Flagstaff's mission to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.
Carbon Neutrality Plan:
DD-1 Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that more residents live within walking distance of their daily needs.
HA-1 Create housing options for households at all income levels and family sizes occupied by local residents.