yeah, i'm pretty skeptical that berkeley will actually manage to accomplish something progressive. if this change had actual merit, somebody would have put a stop to it by now.
I'd assume that between setbacks, parking minimums, height limits, and floor-area-ratio requirements, they're going to end up changing basically nothing.
> All density limits for the R-1, R-2 and R-1A zones have been removed. Any number of homes can be built, provided the building does not exceed 3 stories, with a 4 foot side or rear setback and 15-20 foot front yards. In practice, this will allow about 6 to 10 homes on most city parcels.
> Allow 60% of a parcel to be developed, up from the 30 - 45% standard. No floor area ratio requirements.
> No parking is required per the city’s climate change anti-driving policy.
The article also mentions that under the status quo most of these parcels can only see 1-2 homes.
I'd assume that between setbacks, parking minimums, height limits, and floor-area-ratio requirements, they're going to end up changing basically nothing.