Zoning Policy Map Change Requests

Series

Identifier: 4605-04

Scope and Contents Note

Zoning case files for residential areas, arranged by neighborhood. As part of widespread zoning updates in the 1980s, the city created a policy map. This series reflects appeals to specific portions of the map by residents asking that a single-family area be designated low-rise, or the reverse. Each request includes a form including location, current zoning, proposed zoning, petitioner's request, staff recommendation, reason for request, community response, staff discussion, and final decision. Maps and correspondence for each case are also included.

Dates

Creation: 1979-1982
Creation: Majority of material found within 1981-1982

Conditions Governing Access

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

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The Legislative Department is comprised of the City Council, Office of the City Clerk, and Central Staff (policy analysts and budget support). The City Council is responsible for setting City-wide policy through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions, overseeing the Executive’s implementation of policies and programs, and passing the City budget. The first City Charter, in 1869, established a seven-member Common Council. In 1890, the new City Charter created a bicameral legislative branch with a nine-member Board of Aldermen and 16-member House of Delegates. The 1896 Charter returned to a single body of 13 members elected from 11 wards and two at-large. As the number of wards increased, the number of Council members grew to 18 in 1907. A City Charter Amendment in 1910 reduced the number to nine, all elected at large, and made elections non-partisan. In 1946 Councilmember terms were increased from two years to four years. The Office of the City Clerk and the Office of the City Auditor became part of the Legislative Department in 1993. In 1999 the Office of the City Auditor became an independent department.