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Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Wilmington to Rezone Property Containing 1.15 Acres Located at 200, 204, 206 & 210 Norwood Avenue to Modify an Existing R-5 (CD) Medium-density Mixed Residential District (Conditional District) to Allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (CD-2-705-M125)
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Department:
Planning & Development
Meeting Date:
2/4/2025
Contact Name:
Zachary Smith
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-3257
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
1/24/2025
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Ordinance
Attachment #2: Case Summary
Attachment #3: Proposed Site Plan
Attachment #4: Conditional Rezoning Application
Attachment #5: Community Meeting Report
Attachment #6: Original Ordinance and Site Plan
Attachment #7: Public Comments to Planning Commission
Attachment #8: Planning Commission Recommendation & Draft Minutes
PURPOSE:
The applicant proposes to modify an existing R-5(CD) Medium-density Mixed Residential District (Conditional District) to allow for accessory dwelling units.
BACKGROUND:
City Council unanimously approved a conditional district rezoning request from R-15, Residential District to R-5 (CD), Residential Conditional District on August 16, 2005, for a four-lot residential subdivision. Condition #5 of the approval states "Construction on the subject property shall be limited to four (4) single-family detached homes and shall be in conformance with the approved Conditional District Zoning Plan." Accessory dwelling units ("ADUs") were not considered as part of the previous conditional rezoning request. The applicant has requested a modification of the conditions to allow for the construction of ADUs on the subject properties.
The Comprehensive Plan states that redevelopment should maintain or enhance the desired character of the surrounding area, improve access to goods, services, and amenities, increase housing options, and improve the overall quality of life in the vicinity. The plan also supports accesso...
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