Viewed as more appropriate for urban development for transit-oriented projects, performance zoning sets specific and quantifiable regulations for land use. These regulations can mitigate the impacts of new development on adjacent properties.
Performance zoning:
- Sets operational standards for vehicle trips, noise, commercial hours, provision of shade trees, size and location of parking areas, and provision of outdoor dining in relation to the needs and characteristics of surrounding neighborhoods.
- Allows any use that meets the standard instead of restricting specific uses on a property, leading to greater flexibility in achieving environmental protection, neighborhood character and traffic control.
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