city zoning

A new type of housing could be popping up in your neighborhood if Cincinnati Council approves an ordinance introduced Thursday.

Cincinnati officials are gearing up to propose major changes to zoning. Monday is the first of five public meetings to hear from residents about what that land use reform should look like.

A public forum Saturday will give Lincoln Heights residents a chance to learn more about a comprehensive plan for the Village's future. The village's small tax base has caused financial problems over the past few decades and leaders hope to broaden tax income with more residents and businesses.

The ordinance would have removed or increased density limits in certain zoning types throughout the city, including multifamily. A council committee voted 5-2 against the ordinance, with one abstention.

While it sounds arcane, zoning code is something akin to a city's DNA. The rules about what can be built and where someone can build it determine how a…

Update 9/4/15 @ 12:25pm: The Cincinnati Planning Commission has rejected a proposal that could have slowed development activities in Hyde Park for several…

Cincinnati officials are seeking public input as they prepare to update the city's zoning code and map. Hearings are continuing throughout this month. The…

Form Based Code is a different way to look at neighborhood planning and zoning that focuses on the physical character of buildings, the relationship of…

Cincinnati’s Zoning Hearing Examiner may not have the most exciting job in the city, but he has been working to improve the office. Marion Haynes…