Proposed Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning

In an effort to implement multiple key results from the Clayton Tomorrow 2040 comprehensive plan, staff have drafted regulations to govern non-residential and mixed-use zoning districts. The proposed regulations are outlined in the unified development code format. With future text amendments, staff will organize additional chapters and sections of zoning regulations into the unified development code. The proposed regulations seek to address (in whole or in part) the following key results:

1. Revise the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) overlay district codes to include provisions for parking reductions, mixed-income residential developments, and design standards that align with desired community character and existing market realities.
2. Identify target uses for various zoning districts that can be used to further priorities of incentive programs and assist with zoning code updates.
3. Improve the design of new developments at street level to maintain the charm of Clayton.
4. Revise regulations requiring retail on the first floor of Downtown to reflect the broader goal of street-level activation.
5. Encourage publicly available open space as part of new commercial developments in Downtown, either through updating the setback and building coverage requirements or allowing public use of private greenspace.
6. Continue to encourage additional residential types in and near Downtown Clayton.
7. Revise the zoning regulations to remove conflicts between base zoning districts and overlay districts.
8. Ensure Clayton has a strong identity that is reflected in the built environment.

On October 20th, staff will present an overview of the full non-residential and mixed-use zoning proposal to the Plan Commission. Public are invited to attend this presentation in person at City Hall or via Zoom. A staff report and the draft regulations will be published for public review on the Pending Applications website prior to the meeting. To assist with gathering public feedback, staff have created a short survey. Public are invited to review the proposed regulations and provide general feedback on the approach and/or specific comments about requirements.

Research and analyses that have led to this draft have previously been discussed with the Plan Commission and the Board of Aldermen. Public can view recordings of the past discussion sessions and presentations outlined below.

• 11/15/2024 Board of Aldermen - review of existing zoning
• 12/20/2024 Board of Aldermen - update on commercial overlay and PUD analysis
• 1/21/2025 Plan Commission - review of TODs and downtown zoning
• 4/18/2025 Board of Aldermen - overview of unified development codes
• 4/21/2025 Plan Commission - overview of unified development codes
• 5/19/2025 Plan Commission - overview of proposed commercial zoning changes
• 6/2/2025 Plan Commission - overview of proposed commercial zoning changes
• 6/16/2025 Plan Commission - overview of floor-area-ratio principles
• 7/7/2025 Plan Commission - overview of proposed commercial zoning changes
• 7/8/2025 Board of Aldermen - overview of proposed commercial zoning changes