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A Massive Zoning Change to Drive Density - Formed Based Zoning 101

October 26, 2021 Heather Season 1 Episode 2
A Massive Zoning Change to Drive Density - Formed Based Zoning 101
BarnstableWatch Buzz - Stuff You Need To Know
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BarnstableWatch Buzz - Stuff You Need To Know
A Massive Zoning Change to Drive Density - Formed Based Zoning 101
Oct 26, 2021 Season 1 Episode 2
Heather

The Barnstable Planning Department has been working on a huge zoning change for Hyannis with commercial interests for years. It's point? Drive density. In fact, leave density up to real estate developers. And stop caring about how properties are used. And if you listen close, you'll hear staff say it's plan has always been to duplicate it elsewhere. It's called Form Based Zoning. This episode gives you the basics. 

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The Barnstable Planning Department has been working on a huge zoning change for Hyannis with commercial interests for years. It's point? Drive density. In fact, leave density up to real estate developers. And stop caring about how properties are used. And if you listen close, you'll hear staff say it's plan has always been to duplicate it elsewhere. It's called Form Based Zoning. This episode gives you the basics.