But that project, planned for a block of Broadway with zoning that allows 12-story buildings, would require a variance.
Then, abruptly, reflecting an approach to zoning that makes Houston look like Zurich, there is an art cinema, an evangelical church and a store selling skimpy lingerie.
He said many people support the concept but not its use on the four cottages because "it could be construed as spot zoning" that could crowd the area.
But despite zoning that generally requires at least four acres for any new home, conservationists say that the fear of overdevelopment is real, even in these rolling hills.
"If a state makes some strong efforts to pull ahead — be it infrastructure, incentives or zoning — that makes it easier for people to put charging stations in their garage, we'd reconsider," Mr. Brockman said.
ABOUT This rare one-acre property is distinguished from its neighbors by zoning that allows an owner to expand vertically by as much as two stories, or up to 40 feet, increasing the house's views of Long Island Sound.
Just lobby for zoning that limits where they can open.
Much of that can be attributed to zoning that requires large lots.
Under current regulations, nature reserves are subject to zoning that outlines permitted land uses for each area.
"In the urban core, we don't mix our residential and commercial too much, so we have zoning that is pretty permissive.
They are considering changing laws that currently prevent people from selling their backyard produce and creating zoning that supports city farming.
