Rezoning a commercial build to residential use

[Jeffery Callis]

Hey friends!

I am wanting purchase a building that is currently zoned commercial.

5100 sqft - split as 3 1700 sqft bays.

I am wanting to rezone this building for residential use and split the 3 bays into 6 units.

What do I need to do to get this building rezoned?

Thanks friends for any feedback/help! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

-Jeffery

[Henry Clark]

Three avenues you could go down.  Main thing is to talk with your local zoning and development group at the city.

1.  Ask for a special Use permit.  Don't do a rezoning.

2.  See if the Commercial zoning already allows.  Some cities may have 10 different types of commercial.  Have to read the fine print.

3.  Do a rezoning.  First go to a zone map and see if your "next" to a residential zone.  This makes it easier.  Instead of "spot" zoning which most groups don't like to do, this will be just a change.  Also ask them for a planned zoning map.  If they have it planned to be residential, usually its the other way around, Residential to Commercial, then it will be easy.  Fill out the paperwork.  Go to rezoning meeting.  If they approve, then it will need to be on the agenda for public input for two "readings".  You might ask for the two readings or the 2nd and final reading to be waved if there is no Public interest.

If you go to a meeting and present.  Don't argue with the public.  Just state your case and reasoning.  Explain the benefits to the city.  Give them a reason to vote yes.  They will appreciate a view of the plan.  And you will need to answer questions about parking and ingress/egress impact to the neighborhood.