2010 Lewes Zoning Code Update -- An Overview
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Lewes Zoning Code Update
Mike MahaffieChair, Lewes Planning Commission
May 10, 2010
Process
Comprehensive Plan Update This draft of the zoning code
Planning Commission public hearing (5/25/10) Review by city solicitor and UD planning consultant
Draft submitted to Mayor & Council PLUS Review Mayor and Council public hearing
Final zoning code
(Almost) A Complete Rewrite
New organization Use regulations table Dimensional regulations table
(Almost) A Complete Rewrite
New organization Use regulations table Dimensional regulations table
Complete rewrite of zoning districts Now 12 districts
Some things are essentially the same Administrative responsibilities Historic district Environmental protection regulations
The Zoning Districts
Open Space Non-Residential Zones
Commercial Industrial Community Facilities
Residential Zones Rising in density from Suburban to Mixed
Residential
Open Space Zone (OS)Both land and water
Preserve lands and link with natureProvide for public recreation
Parks and privately-conserved
Industrial Zone (I)Very limited in Lewes
Provide for some light manufacturing
General Commercial Zone (GC)A variety of commercial goods and services
Also somewhat limited
Marine Commercial Zone (MC)Lewes' connection to the sea
Mixed retail and residential tied to waterHeadboats, restaurants, hotels, etc.
Town Center Zone (TC)Central commercial, residential & cultural core
Connection between commerce & residentialShops, restaurants, banks, post office...
“Busy days and quiet nights”
Community Facilities Zone (CF)Community facilities and services
Schools, university campus, hospital...
Limited Commercial Zone (LC)Transition between commercial & residential
Offices adjacent to residentialSavannah Road as “medical row”
Non-Residential Zones
Suburban Zone (R-1)Lower density, outer edge of the city
Mostly single-family detachedChild care or home-based business (CU)
20,000 square foot lots
Res. Low-Density Zone (R-2)Low-density, outside of center
Similar to former “outer ring”Single-family detached, churches
10,000 square foot lots
Residential Beach Zone (R-3)“Lewes Beach” style of residential
Attached & detached residentialChurches, clubs (SE), child care (CU)
5,000 square foot lots
Res. Medium-Density Zone (R-4)Residential adjacent to town center
Similar to “old town”Attached, detached, 2-family residential
5,000 square foot lotsBurton subdivision (4,000 sq. ft)
Mixed Residential Zone (R-5)Mix of housing types, including multi-familyChild-care and home-based business (CU)
Range of lot sizes (1,500 to 10,000 sq. ft)
Residential Zones
Review The Draft
The draft ordinance and map are available in City Hall, at the Library and online http://tinyurl.com/draft-lewes-zoning
On-line in PDF format Use Acrobat Reader (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
For ease of on-screen browsing
Take Part in the Hearing
Tuesday, May 25
7:00 p.m.
City Hall