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Built Form&Zoning <br /> Built Form & Zoning <br /> Overview S1 Suburban Neighborhood i <br /> The built form of the Near West Side Neighborhood is guided by the South <br /> c <br /> Bend Zoning Ordinance,including its zoning map. The ordinance is a Local <br /> Law that governs the physical development of property,both the form and a °' `^' ► <br /> scale of buildings and the specific use of land. <br /> The future zoning map Within this section proposes how each lot within the <br /> Near West Side Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this ' d y �: •� �� <br /> plan. Over time,property within the neighborhood should be allowed to <br /> proceed gradually to the next increment of development. / ' ` i l <br /> y / <br /> Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend ZoningNt- <br /> �. <br /> Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance j R , it - r <br /> the Near West Side Neighborhood's pedestrian-oriented,urban <br /> environment. Vehicle access,parking,and garages should be from alleys <br /> when present.Drive-thoughs are discouraged,and if they are present,they <br /> should be designed not to be visible from the street. <br /> Intent <br /> This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units; The Si Suburban Neighborhood i district The Sz District supports a full range of housing The Ui Urban Neighborhood i district <br /> doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood that primarily supports single-unit residential types placed on large Lots with deep setbacks. supports mostly single-unit detached <br /> development on larger lots with deep dwellings,but well designed duplexes would <br /> meets their price and lifestyle needs. New housing should be carefully setbacks. also be appropriate.The Ui district features <br /> designed and located to support,and positively influence,neighborhood modest building setbacks and inviting <br /> character.Ancillary dwelling units,such as carriage houses or backyard frontages,such as porches and stoops. <br /> cottages,are encouraged for the Near West Side Neighborhood. <br /> The South Bend zoning map divides the city into the twelve zoning Where It Is Appropriate <br /> districts.Six of these districts are proposed for the Near West Side Due to its suburban nature,the Si District is Due to its suburban nature,the Sz District is portions of the northern and central part of <br /> Neighborhood:Ui:Urban Neighborhood i,U2:Urban Neighborhood 2,US not appropriate anywhere in the Near West not appropriate anywhere in the Near West the Near West Neighborhood would fatlwithin <br /> Side Neighborhood. Side Neighborhood. the Ui district This plan would support special <br /> Urban Neighborhood 3,UP Urban Neighborhood Flex,NO Neighborhood exceptions for new construction duplexes <br /> Center.and I:Industrial. but would discourage conversions of existing <br /> single-unit dweLLings to multi-family. <br /> Draft <br /> Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 34 June 15 2022 <br />