Wake Forest Community Plan - May 2023

Action Matrix # Action Item

Goal Alignment

Time Frame

Land Use Plan (page 32) 1-1 Align the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Manual of Specifications, Standards, and Design (MSSD) to the recommendations of the Land Use Plan when next updated.

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1-2 Update the UDO to target higher density mixed use TOD development (ground-floor commercial and upper-floor residential or office) in a pedestrian-oriented environment within about a half mile radius of future S-Line Stations.

Mid-Term

Housing Affordability (page 63) 2-1 Implement the Affordable Housing Plan once it is complete.

Ongoing

Residential Character (page 64) 3-1 Update multifamily design standards to ensure varied building frontages and rooflines, front porches, front yards, and balconies are incorporated. 3-2 Assess setback requirements for residential districts to ensure the setbacks of infill development match existing development. 3-3 Identify and remove barriers to appropriately scaled infill and redevelopment within older established neighborhoods (see Conventional Residential and Mixed Residential descriptions on Page 37 and Page 38 , respectively). 3-4 Update the residential supplemental use standards to allow higher density housing along key corridors and surrounding activity centers in a manner that is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. 3-5 Work with developers to locate lower density housing near existing single family detached neighborhoods in larger scale planned subdivisions that provide a mix of housing types. 3-6 Investigate updating subdivision development requirement to require a minimum mix of housing types in new residential neighborhoods. 3-7 Eliminate flag lots from the UDO to ensure consistent street frontage patterns. 3-8 Review and update the UDO to align with residential character recommendations within this Community Plan. 3-9 Evaluate current UDO requirements to remove barriers to and better promote accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Senior Housing (page 65) 4-1 Identify and remove barriers to the development of senior housing within a quarter mile of transit stops, Downtown, shopping areas, parks, and recreational facilities, including a variety of senior housing formats such as smaller lot, single story, ADA accessible homes, co-housing, and cottage home courts. 4-2 Update the UDO to remove barriers to supporting continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) or life plan communities.

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Support Strategic Growth Balance the Mix of Uses Maintain the Historic, Small-Town Charm

Provide Diverse Housing Opportunities Support a Pedestrian-/Bicycle-friendly Community Establish Safe & Connected Public Transit Options

Support Unique, Thriving Businesses Encourage Growth & Activity in Downtown Expand & Maintain Wake Forest’s Green Spaces

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