Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Review City “Neighborhood Code- Part I” report The consultant, with assistance from City of Burlington staff, will utilize existing reports and data analyses to gain an understanding of the city’s zoning ordinance, current barriers to middle housing, and existing residential development patterns. City staff will also provide information on recent zoning changes support ADU’s and eliminate minimum on-site parking requirements city-wide. Anticipated Deliverables: o Identify any additional analysis, studies, and/or data needs to support subsequent tasks, and/or any further regulatory barriers that should be addressed. Task 2: Recommend overall approach to zoning changes to align with city goals and timeline The City envisions a “form code light” approach to these zoning changes. A key question remains about whether this should be implemented within the existing framework of its residential zoning district standards, similar to recent changes to the city’s sign regulations, or as more of a standalone article similar to the Downtown Form Code. The consultant will work with city staff to evaluate the pros and cons of each approach, including considerations for the overall administration of the ordinance as well as the Consultant’s experience in community and political engagement to adopt necessary changes. The consultant and staff will agree on an approach to inform subsequent tasks. Task 3: Develop initial recommendations for a range of middle housing typologies that are compatible with existing neighborhood patterns At minimum, these recommendations should include context-sensitive recommendations for residential and/or mixed-use middle housing types that are appropriate for: Incremental infill, redevelopment, or retrofitting of lots in low, medium, and high density residential areas and/or different geographic areas in the city (i.e. New North End, Old North End, South End) Infill and/or redevelopment of lots along major corridors—one of the areas identified for future growth in the City’s future land use plan—that are currently zoned for low density residential (i.e. Colchester Ave, Shelburne Rd, North Ave) These recommendations should include options that are suitable for both renter- or owner-occupied housing solutions, and consider related issues such as affordability and constructability, historic preservation, and the City’s 2030 Net Zero roadmap.
