​UpperWestside CID reports; A new zoning overlay for commercial and multifamily properties in Underwood Hills and its surrounding neighborhoods is proposed. The overlay is designed to bring consistency to the zoning standards to meet the community's vision from the Upper Westside Masterplan of a vibrant, walkable, bikeable, and safe place for residents, businesses, and visitors. 

An overlay is a supplemental set of zoning regulations which layer on top of the underlying zoning of a property. The proposed Upper Westside overlay proposes to add supplemental zoning parameters, from which single-family residential properties are excluded, to help achieve the community’s vision. 

The types of zoning regulations proposed include:

• Bans on billboards, concrete plants, used car sales, pawn shops, etc.
• Restrictions on gas stations and drive-throughs.
• Streetscape and open space upgrades that conform to the Masterplan and other City plans.
• Transportation upgrades, including establishing block size standards, access management policies, bus stop improvements, and more.
• Urban design standards that address building design, site layout, and more.
• Review procedures that engage the CID and affected NPUs early on in the planning process.

To learn more about the draft Upper Westside Overlay and provide input, please attend either of the following virtual informational sessions:
   
Wednesday, July 27th at 6:30pm
Thursday, July 28th at 11am

Information and registration available online at: www.uwoverlay.com/meetings