Wauwatosa is working to update its zoning code as part of the Tosa Tomorrow 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The update is based on feedback collected during the development of the plan and aims to align the city's zoning laws with the public’s goals for future growth. This includes creating diverse housing options while preserving the character of existing neighborhoods, according to the City of Wauwatosa.
The zoning update in Wauwatosa involves a series of public meetings, starting with a review of the Preliminary Recommendations Report by the Plan Commission on April 7. This will be an opportunity for the community to share their input. Additional meetings will be held in late summer and early fall to consider adopting the recommendations. The comprehensive plan includes goals such as "Consider updating residential zoning designations to allow for a greater variety of housing types while maintaining existing neighborhood character," and "Utilize targeted incentives, flexible zoning, Public-Private Partnerships, and streamlined review processes to direct development in key areas," as reported by the City of Wauwatosa.
Residents can share their views at the summer Plan Commission meeting and the Common Council meetings in late summer or early fall. The updates aim to "Evaluate the zoning code to consider ways to facilitate missing middle housing development" to provide more affordable housing. The city, with Houseal Lavigne, expects the revised zoning code to support sustainable growth and meet community needs, as stated by the City of Wauwatosa.
