Getting Rezoning Right: RHTA Resources

In addition to the rezoning principles and profiles on the Guiding Principles and Related Resources webpage, other resources from the RHTA Program for planners undertaking specific types of rezoning projects are collected here. For additional resources from the APA and other organizations, view the External Resources webpage.

Housing, Density and Design

Tools to support outreach and engagement around rezonings aimed at creating more housing. This suite of products includes:

  • Making Housing Happen - presentation slide deck
  • Making Density Work - presentation slide deck
  • Guess the Density! - engagement activity slide deck
  • Housing Choices for a Better Future - engagement activity slide deck
  • User Guide (with slide deck notes)
  • Asset Folder

Objective Design Standards Handbook for Residential and Mixed-Use Projects

Resources to help planning staff develop or refine objective design standards for multi-family residential and mixed-use projects, including:

  • Objective Design Standards Handbook
  • Template staff report
  • Webinar recording and presentation slides
  • InDesign and Word files

Missing Middle Housing Workgroup

Transit Oriented Communities

Zoning for Affordability

Resources and templates for jurisdiction staff who are working to create or update inclusionary housing policies, including:

  • Feasibility Study Requirements and Sample Feasibility Studies
  • Inclusionary Housing Template Presentation
  • Housing Program Design Worksheet
  • Nexus Study and Feasibility RFPs
  • Recently Updated Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances
  • Sample Affordable Housing Ordinances