City & Local

Zoning

3 articles

A diverse neighborhood showcasing a mix of housing types, reflecting the impact of zoning ordinances on urban development and community character.
Neighborhoods

What Are Local Zoning Ordinances and How Do They Shape Neighborhoods?

In 2023, the City of Charlotte's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) began permitting duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes, along with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), in all residential zones without

Derek Molina·May 29, 2026
Aerial view of a city neighborhood, illustrating the impact of zoning laws on urban development and housing diversity.
Neighborhoods

What Is Zoning and How Does It Shape Neighborhood Development?

In San Francisco, zoning laws once dictated that only members of the immediate family one generation out could live together, with the sole exception of live-in servants.

Derek Molina·May 19, 2026
A neighborhood scene with a zoning board building, symbolizing the influence of regulations on community development and property values.
Neighborhoods

How Zoning Boards Shape Neighborhood Development and Property Values

In 36 states, rising zoning regulations are directly associated with an increase in real average home prices, often making housing less accessible for many.

Aaron Blake·May 13, 2026