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Rocky Mount staff seek land‑use rule to allow ‘pocket neighborhoods’ of small clustered homes
Summary
City staff presented a Land Development Code (LDC) text amendment July 14 to permit “pocket neighborhoods,” a clustered type of residential development around a common open space, in selected zoning districts in Rocky Mount.
City staff presented a Land Development Code (LDC) text amendment July 14 to permit “pocket neighborhoods,” a clustered type of residential development around a common open space, in selected zoning districts in Rocky Mount.
The presentation came from Joseph, director of development services, who told the Committee of the Whole the amendment would “add pocket neighborhoods as a land use within certain residential zoning districts” and define the new housing type for inclusion in the LDC. The planning board has reviewed the proposal and recommended approval, and staff said the item will be scheduled for a forthcoming City Council meeting.
Why it matters: staff and council framed the amendment as a…
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