Multiple US Cities Approve Significant Rezoning for Housing and Development

Several U.S. cities are actively approving rezoning requests to support varied development projects and address zoning inconsistencies. Buffalo, NY, is considering rezoning a property on Oak Street to allow demolition of a defunct hotel and construction of a self-storage facility, retail space, and townhomes, with conditions to maintain green space and building height limits. Staunton, VA, approved a mass rezoning of 85 properties to correct zoning mismatches where homes were illegal nonconforming due to being zoned for business or industrial use, easing financing and permitting issues for homeowners. Marshalltown, IA, is reviewing a rezoning request to permit a second McDonald's near State Street, focusing on traffic flow and building setbacks. Sedalia, MO, approved rezoning a duplex property to better match its residential use despite some council opposition, reflecting a trend toward zoning accuracy. Sioux City, IA, rezoned two parcels to facilitate permanent supportive housing projects funded by a multi-million dollar grant aimed at helping people transition out of homelessness, emphasizing the need for diverse housing options.