Columbus Comprehensive Plan DRAFT (2024-09-03)

CHAPTER 4:
FUTURE LAND USE

EXISTING LAND USES IN COLUMBUS
Figure X.x illustrates the types and locations of land uses in
Columbus today. Not surprisingly, low-density residential is
the dominant land use at 44.3% of the total shares. Industrial
(15.8%), Public/Semi-Public (10.7%), Agriculture (8.4%), and
44.3%
Commercial (7.0%) round out the remaining top five land uses by
share in Columbus. As noted in Chapter 2: Existing Conditions,
the growing presence of vacant parcels is a critical component
of this comprehensive plan and will be further investigated in the
recommendations. LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN CHAPTER
15.8%
The remainder of this chapter presents the planning boundary,
future land use categories and definitions, future land use plan,
and concluding recommendations.
INDUSTRIAL
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There are roughly 83
acres of vacant land
in Columbus today.
Most vacant parcels
are concentrated to the
residential areas of town.
LEGEND
City Limits
100-Year Floodplain
Stream
Agriculture/Open Space
Parks and Recreation
Public/Semi-Public
Low-Density Residential
Medium-Density Residential
High-Density Residential
Commercial
Vacant
Industrial/Light Industrial
FIGURE X.X // EXISTING LAND USE MAP
SOURCE: CHEROKEE COUNTY WITH INPUTS FROM CONFLUENCE
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PLANNING BOUNDARY
DEFINING THE PLANNING BOUNDARY LEGAL BASIS
It is typical practice for Future Land Use Plans to plan beyond The Columbus Comprehensive Plan was prepared in accordance
city limits and have a planning boundary. A planning boundary with Kansas Statute, Chapter 12-Cities and Municipalities, Article
is a growth boundary; providing parameters for development 7-Planning and Zoning (K.S.A. 12-741 through 12-775). This
discussions, infrastructure improvements, and visioning for ideal statute enables cities to adopt comprehensive plans and Future
development patterns. Land Use Plans to guide decision-making within the planning
The planning boundary for the Columbus Future Land Use Plan is boundary.
presented in Figure X.x. The intention of this planning boundary To ensure the Future Land Use Plan remains relevant and
was to provide realistic growth areas that could be serviced by applicable to the community, it is recommended that the
city infrastructure and to clean up city limits, promoting more governing bodies of Columbus annually review and update the
contiguous and consistent growth. The extents of the planning Plan as needed.
boundary are:
• North to NW Bethlehem Road
• West to SW 20th Street
• South to Messer Road
• East, almost to the Brush Creek Golf + Grill

LEGEND
City Limits
Planning Boundary
100-Year Floodplain
Stream
FIGURE X.X // PLANNING BOUNDARY MAP

FUTURE LAND USE
CATEGORIES
FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES
The Future Land Use Plan utilizes a series of land use categories
to better define characteristics, densities, and types of land uses
throughout the planning boundary. These categories differ from
zoning districts, however, these new categories should serve as
a guide for any relevant updates and amendments the code may
need over time.
The following pages detail the future land use categories and
provide supplemental 3D definition graphics to help illustrate
what each of these could look like in the built environment. Each
definition includes:
• Land use category and supporting definition
• Corresponding color represented on the Future Land Use Plan
• 3D graphic representation land use
components and characteristics

AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE PARKS AND RECREATION
Land set aside for existing agricultural uses and Public and semi-public land dedicated for active and
undeveloped properties consisting of significant tree cover, passive recreation including parks, greenbelts with trails,
floodplain, wetlands, and/or stream corridors. May include golf courses, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, and
single family residential dwellings with a minimum lot size of playfields.
10 acres (maximum density of 0.1 dwelling units per acre).

PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Includes government-owned land, schools, churches, Land reserved for single family detached residential
museums, and other institutional uses. dwellings and may include accessory dwelling units.
Densities range from 1 to 5 dwelling units per acre. This land
use category may also include schools, churches, civic uses,
childcare centers, and residential care facilities.

MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Land reserved for a mix of detached and horizontally Land designed for horizontally and vertically attached
attached single family residential dwellings including single- residential dwellings including rowhouses, townhomes,
family detached homes, cottage courts, duplexes, triplexes, apartments, condominiums, and senior oriented housing
rowhouses, and townhomes of various designs and layouts. with a density of 6 to 16 or more dwelling units per acres.
Densities range from 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. This land Uses include schools, churches, civic uses, child care centers,
use category may also include schools, churches, civic uses, and residential care facilities and may include manufactured
childcare centers, and residential care facilities. home parks, where approved.

COMMERCIAL
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
Land designated for retail and office uses that provide
Land set aside for a pedestrian-friendly mix of retail, office
services to the local community, visitors, and the motoring
and upper-story in the form of multi-story, mixed-use
public. Uses include shopping centers, office parks, medical
buildings, but could also include single-use, retail and office
centers, large box retailers, drive-thru restaurants, and other
buildings. Parking is typically located on-street or in shared
auto-oriented retails. Sites are generally 5 or more acres in
parking areas located to the rear of the buildings.
size and located along major roadways.

COMMERCIAL INFILL OVERLAY
INDUSTRIAL
Commercial infill overlay are areas that should be
Land reserved for industrial uses such as manufacturing and
prioritized for commercial reinvestment and redevelopment
assembly of goods, warehousing, shipping and distribution
in the heart of Columbus. Uses may include offices, small
centers, railyards, and transload/intermodel facilities. Uses
and large retailers, drive-thru restaurants, and other similar
may include outdoor storage of bulk materials, goods, and
uses. Some flexibility should be granted to support desired
equipment with adequate screening.
infill development and creative reuses of the given parcel.
RESIDENTIAL INFILL OVERLAY

Residential infill overlay are areas intended to fill in
gaps throughout neighborhoods with needed residential
development. Redevelopments are encouraged to be low-
or medium-density land uses, supporting single-family,
duplex and greater, and townhome units. Flexibility in
application should be granted to support creative reuses of
the given parcel(s).

FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
COLUMBUS FUTURE LAND USE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE
ACRES SHARE
Figure X.x presents the Future Land Use Plan for the Columbus CATEGORY
Comprehensive Plan. Following the limits of the planning Agriculture/Open Space 2,893.2 55.6%
boundary, the land uses present a cohesive mix of residential, Parks + Recreation 57.1 1.1%
commercial, industrial, and open space uses. Areas located
within the 100-year floodplain intentional show Agriculture/ Low-Density Residential 1,298.4 24.9%
Open Space land uses to preserve these sensitive features. Medium-Density Residential 69.8 1.3%
Much of the planning boundary maintains its current function High-Density Residential 21.9 0.4%
and character with Agriculture/Open Space (55.6%) and Downtown Commercial 17.4 0.3%
Low-Density Residential (24.9%) being the two highest shares
of land uses. Some opportunities for added residential densities Commercial 211.0 4.1%
provided as well to encourage housing diversity. Commercial Industrial 573.7 11.0%
and industrial land uses are focused to the highways to support Public / Semi-Public 61.9 1.2%
access and activity. Public/Semi-public uses reflect current uses TOTAL 5,204.4 100.0%
and operations. Downtown Commercial is focused around the
core of Columbus, highlighting some opportunities for the district’s TABLE X.X // COLUMBUS FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
expansion. ACRES AND SHARES
Infill Overlay
The Future Land Use Plan also includes residential and
commercial infill overlays as shown in Figure X.x. These areas
are concentrated around the core of the community and where
the highest shares of vacant parcels are today. The intent of these
overlays is to encourage infill growth to meet residential and
commercial needs in the community without straining existing
infrastructure capacity.

LEGEND
City Limits
Planning Boundary
100-Year Floodplain
Stream
Public/Semi-Public
Downtown Commercial
Commercial
Industrial/Light Industrial
Residential Infill Overlay
Commercial Infill Overlay
FIGURE X.X // COLUMBUS FUTURE LAND USE PLAN

COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES
PLANNING FOR FUTURE COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH RURAL OPPORTUNITY ZONES
The Downtown Commercial, Commercial, and Industrial land The State of Kansas has a Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ)
uses identified in the Future Land Use Plan will serve as the program that designates 95 counties throughout the state
key economic drivers for Columbus. The Commercial and as areas with added financial incentives and support for
Industrial land is primarily located along the highways and new residents. For new residents in relocating to one of the
railroad to leverage the higher traffic volumes found here. qualifying zones, they are potentially eligible for:
These developments are and are likely to be larger commercial
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and/or
businesses and franchises, as opposed to the Downtown
Commercial core that is centered upon local small business • 100% State Income Tax Credit
activity. It is important to balance investments, signage and Columbus is a participating community in the ROZ program
directives, and other related items between the highway and should heavily market and educate prospective
corridors and downtown core to support all scales of economic residents on this opportunity. This program makes rural
development in Columbus. living achievable and incentivizes residents to continue to
choose Kansas communities as their home.
Economic Drivers in Columbus Today
To learn more, click the link below or scan the QR code:
Building on Existing Industries
Construction and healthcare are the two primary industries Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones
supporting a large share of the jobs market in Columbus today.
Retail, education, and manufacturing are three additional
industries that are active in the economy as well. These industries
are important to note, so that marketing campaigns can be
focused on attracting supportive or similar businesses to the area.

CITY OF COLUMBUS COMMERCIAL CITY OF COLUMBUS DEMOLITION
REHABILITATION GRANT GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Columbus offers a Commercial Rehabilitation The City of Columbus has a Demolition Grant Program
Grant to support the rehabilitation and preservation of (DGP) to support the removal of residential, commercial or
commercial buildings, support new local businesses, other out-buildings within city limits. The DGP is a voluntary
and expand business activity throughout the community. program available to property owners with land within
The program is funded and administered by the City corporate city limits of Columbus. The primary intent of
of Columbus under the Commercial Rehabilitation and the DGP is to improve the appearance of housing and
Matching Grant Program. Project assistance can range the health and assure the protection of the public’s health,
from a minimum of $1,000 and shall not exceed $5,000 safety, and welfare. Following the application process, and
per building. Eligible projects include exterior renovations, once a property is approved, the applicant must complete
signage, lighting, awnings, and other related improvements. the demolition work, cleanup, and backfill within 60 days
To learn more about the existing program details, click the of the application approval.
link below or scan the QR code: To learn more about this program, click the link below or
scane the QR code.
Commercial Rehabilitation Grant

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GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS
FOR CITY SERVICES
IMPACTS TO PROVIDING QUALITY • Staffing levels to support city and mutual aid service area
growth.
SERVICES
• Considerations for future facility locations and potential
Growth is a primary focus of any comprehensive plan and how
satellite sites.
cities can plan for it; however, further consideration for Columbus’
rural location, limited capacity for expanding services, and ability STAFF TITLE COUNT
to sustain growing operations and maintenance costs are critical Full-Time Fire Chief 1
to this plan and its recommendations. The impacts of growth,
Full-Time Drivers 3
specifically on emergency services and infrastructure, are the
primary focus of this section. Part-Time Drivers 2
Paid Per Call Firefighters 16
Emergency Services in Columbus
TOTAL 22
Today, the Columbus Fire Department (CFD) provides fire and
EMT services to Columbus and an additional 260 square TABLE X.X // COLUMBUS FIRE STAFFING LEVELS
miles of mutual aid territory. Table X.x summarizes the current
staffing, equipment and facilities for CFD. As a rural community, EQUIPMENT COUNT
it is critical the city has access to these services and is able to Fire Engine 1
maintain call rates long-term. Any increase in population or built 75’ Ladder Truck 1
structures will have an impact on the CFD’s ability to provide
Water Rescue Units 2
service. Considerations for future growth and the ability to
maintain service should include: Engine/Rescue Unit 1
• Efficient and dependable route patterns for calls and limiting Tanker 1
blockages on railroads. Brush Units 4
• Water flow and sprinkler capacity for new built structures. Command Unit 1
TOTAL 11
TABLE X.X // COLUMBUS FIRE EQUIPMENT SUMMARY

Infrastructure Services Taking the Incremental and Infill Approach
Quality infrastructure is necessary to support quality of life and Incremental improvements can support city-led initiatives to
growth of all kinds in a community. These services include water, maintain momentum and progress toward sustainable growth. It
sewer, stormwater, and roads; all of which are needed to support is often easier to gather funds and smaller grants for portions of
a high-functioning city. The cost to providing, improving, and long-term projects to snowball efforts and push the needle toward
expanding such services can be costly and serve as an obstacle full project completion. Infill development leverages pre-existing
for rural communities to fund, therefore, limiting much of their infrastructure to support immediate development and can lead to
growth capacity. There are grant assistance options available more cost-effective efforts from the City with minor modernization
through the Kansas Department of Commerce and USDA projects. The Housing Chapter discusses infill development
Department of Rural Development that can help combat the high and its benefits in greater detail. The City of Columbus should
cost associated with infrastructure projects the City of Columbus prioritize and encourage incremental and infill development
should explore for future projects. projects to support the long-term functions and success of the
community.
Planning for Future Infrastructure Growth
Future infrastructure planning should be completed to identify
immediate growth areas, infrastructure expansion projects
needed to support growth, and identification of preliminary
funding opportunities or capital improvement timelines. These
conversations should take place frequently to properly plan for
and thoughtfully consider impacts to the community’s long-term
level of service. Incremental improvements and infill developments
are likely to be a more sustainable and approachable method for
infrastructure projects in Columbus.

RELATION TO ZONING
RELATION TO THE LAND USE AND ZONING DISTRICT COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
ZONING CODE AND FUTURE LAND USE
REZONING PROCESS CATEGORIES
The Future Land Use Plan helps
determine appropriate zoning
MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
for properties being developed
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE
HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
or annexed into city limits. Table
PARKS AND RECREATION

XX identifies the various zoning
districts that are compatible (C) or C = Compatible
partially compatible (PC) for each PC = Partially Compatible
COMMERCIAL
of the future land use categories.
INDUSTRIAL
Any rezoning decisions should be
made consistent with the Future
Land Use Plan and the guidance
provided in this compatibility
matrix. This table should be
EXISTING ZONING
regularly reviewed and updated

as may be necessary to address
DISTRICTS
amendments and changes to

the City’s zoning districts and
regulations.
NOTE: THIS MATRIX WILL

BE UPDATED FOLLOWING
THE ADOPTION OF THE
FIGURE X.X // ZONING COMPATIBILITY MATRIX
CITY’S ZONING CODE.

The process for a
REZONING APPLICATION RECEIVED rezoning is detailed
in a flow chart
to the left. This
chart serves as a
Is the application consistent with the Future Proceed with the public reference guide
Land Use Plan policies and map?
NO hearing process for review and for steps that need
consideration of an amendment to be taken with a
to the Future Land Use Plan rezoning based on
the Future Land
Use Plan.
YES Was the Future Land Use Plan

amendment approved?
Does it comply with the

Comprehensive Plan goals? NO
WORK WITH THE APPLICANT ON OPTIONS

PROCEED WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING TO REVISE REZONING REQUEST TO BETTER
PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION COMPLY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR APPROVAL OF THE REZONING GOALS, POLICIES, AND FUTURE LAND USE
REQUEST. PLAN.
FIGURE X.X // REZONING PROCESS FLOW CHART

GOALS, BEST PRACTICES
AND ACTION ITEMS
GOALS, BEST PRACTICES AND ACTION ITEMS
Each core chapter within the Columbus Comprehensive Plan concludes with a list of goals, best practices and action items. A sample
chart and definitions is provided below to better summarize how these recommendations are intended to be used. The recommended
goals, best practices, and action items for the Future Land Use Chapter are provided on the opposite page.
Chapter code: FLU = Future Land Use, Goals are intentionally

H = Housing, PR = Parks and Recreation broad and aspirational
GOAL FLU-1: GOALS ARE VISIONARY AND REFLECT WHAT THE CITY
SHOULD ASPIRE TO ACHIEVE.
BEST PRACTICES
Best practices are standard operations and procedures that the City should follow to encourage sustainable growth
BP-1.1
and activity in the community.
ACTION ITEMS
Action items are steps the City should consider taking to support the goal. Some items are one-step components,
AC-1.1
while others are intended to be practiced long-term.
Best Practices = BP, Action Items = AC

The numbering practice follows Chapter #, Item #

GOAL FLU-1: PROMOTE SMART AND BALANCED GROWTH
THROUGHOUT THE PLANNING BOUNDARY
BEST PRACTICES
Preserve sensitive environmental areas, such as streams, floodplains, and areas with significant tree cover. Future
BP-1.1
regulatory tools for this could include a floodplain and/or stream buffer ordinance and others.
BP-1.2 Encourage a mix of residential typologies to promote housing choice in Columbus.
Concentrate higher intensity developments, such as commercial and industrial uses, along major roads and locate
BP-1.3
less intense developments, such as residential and public spaces, on local roads.
Utilize transition land uses, as presented in the Future Land Use Plan, to gradually change densities and intensities of
BP-1.4
uses. Landscape buffers should also be considered for buffering uses and spaces throughout the community.
BP-1.5 Do not support or allow island annexations and developments.
Increase infrastructure capacity as growth and development demands and require all new developments to be fully
BP-1.6
served by city services (water, sewer, and paved roads).
ACTION ITEMS
AC-1.1 Adopt and implement a zoning code to support the comprehensive plan and Future Land Use Plan recommendations.
Practice flexibility with the zoning code and Future Land Use Plan to encourage right-sized growth and activity in
AC-1.2
Columbus.
Coordinate with local developers to discuss preferred development products and locations within the planning
AC-1.3
boundary.
Support and encourage infill redevelopment in commercial and residential infill overlays as defined on the Future
AC-1.4
Land Use Plan.
AC-1.5 Preserve right-of-way easements for future utilities and streets.
AC-1.6 Identify immediate and long-term growth areas based upon infrastructure availability and serviceability.
Host a round table with local and regional developers to discuss residential and commercial needs and potential
AC-1.7
land assembly.

CHAPTER 5:
HOUSING
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL COMPOSITION IN RESIDENTIAL TYPE ACRES SHARE
COLUMBUS Low-Density Residential 524.3 95.4%
Figure X.x illustrates the types and locations of residential land Medium-Density Residential 4.2 0.8%
uses in Columbus today. Low-density residential is the dominant
High-Density Residential 21.0 3.8%
residential land use type at 95.4% of the stock. Medium-density
and high-density residential types comprise only 4.6% of the TOTAL 549.6 100.0%
total stock and take the form of garden style apartments and TABLE X.X // EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ACRES + SHARES
small townhomes. Due to the high rental housing tenure rate in
Columbus today, it can be assumed that many of these rentals are
also single-family homes.
The public input indicated a strong desire to maintain the low-
density dominance, though there was some support for cottage
style developments and smaller, single-family homes that
could be an efficient way to add small amount of density to the
residential stock. These preferred housing types are discussed
more in the following pages.
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LEGEND
City Limits
100-Year Floodplain
Stream
FIGURE X.X // EXISTING LAND USE MAP

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HOUSEHOLD
CHARACTERISTICS
HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS IN COLUMBUS TODAY
During the existing conditions analysis, a thorough review of the existing household characteristics was completed. The figures and
graphs presented on the following pages highlight some of these findings and provide guidance on needed housing types and
characteristics in the Future Land Use Plan. All datasets utilize the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS 5-year 2022 Estimates.
There are an estimated 1,279 occupied
1,279 2.23
residential units in Columbus today. A unit
can be anything from a single-family home
to an apartment unit. An average household
size of 2.23 persons indicates that there are
OCCUPIED UNITS AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE
more two- and three-person households in the
community than single-household occupants.
56.8%
$39,777
OWNER-OCCUPIED
43.2%
RENTER-OCCUPIED
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The median household income in Columbus is lower than
most neighboring communities in southeast Kansas. Most
Columbus has an atypical share of owner vs. renter occupied
households earn between $25,000-$75,000 a year. These
units. In most rural communities, there is a significantly larger
income ranges will be important to track and respond to with
share of owner-occupied units; however, the Columbus housing
new housing developments in the community to ensure they
tenure presents fairly even shares between owner vs. renter.
remain affordable to residents.

COST-BURDENED HOUSEHOLDS IN COLUMBUS
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines cost burdened households as
those spending more than 30% or more of their gross income on housing. The graphs below in Figures
X.x and X.x present the cost-burdened renter- and owner-occupied households for Columbus.
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS
Less than 20% 58.4% Less than 20% 20.7%
20%-24.9% 9.5% 20%-24.9% 12.5%
25%-29.9% 4.7% 25%-29.9% 20.7%

COST-BURDENED COST-BURDENED
30%-34.9% 3.7% 30%-34.9% 14.1%
35% or more 23.7% 35% or more 31.9%

0% 60% 0% 60%
The majority of homeowners spend less than 20% of their income on There is more variability in rental occupancy and spending than owner-
housing; however, there are an estimated 24.7% of households spending occupied units. Nearly half of the renters in Columbus are spending more
more than 30% of their income on housing, resulting in many cost-burdened than 30% of their income on housing, with the large majority spending
households. With new owner-occupied developments, it will be important more than 35% on housing. There are more housing programs and
to track price points and in comparison to income ranges in the community incentives available to ensure affordable units are provided in new rental
to ensure there is an affordability factor considered. Maintaining affordable developments that should be considered for future projects.
housing should help attract people to the community as well.
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR 2022 ESTIMATES

DESIRED HOUSING TYPES
AND PROGRAMS
HOUSING-RELATED PUBLIC INPUT
Phase 2 of this planning process included a public engagement
period where the consultant team met with members of the
TOP VOTE
NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
community to gain a better understanding of the community’s
needs, strengths and opportunities. At the public workshop, the The public workshop featured a city bucks activity, asking
engagement activities featured a series of housing questions to residents to share where they think priority should be given
guide recommendations. The following pages summarize the for programs, developments, and other activities in the
results from the public workshop. community. New housing construction was the top vote in
the activity with 37 votes. Neighborhood road improvements
were also a top voted item with 30 votes.
PRIORITY RANKING EXERCISE RESULTS PREFERENCE SCALE RESULTS
1 ENTRY-LEVEL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Residents support efforts to attract growth and development to
the community.
2 HOUSING REHABILITATION/PROGRAMS
INFILL REDEVELOPMENT
Residents believe the City should support infill redevelopment
3 MID-LEVEL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES within the community.
HOUSING OPTIONS
Residents were generally unhappy with the housing options
available today.

MOST PREFERRED RESIDENTIAL STYLES
LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION/REHAB LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

COTTAGE STYLE DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING HOMES MEDIUM LOT SIZE SINGLE-STORY HOME
Feedback related to most preferred images for residential styles and types indicated support for some cottage style developments, the preservation or
rehabilitation of existing homes, medium lot size developments, and single-story homes. Each of these images either reflect what exists in Columbus today
or would easily fit within the existing neighborhood fabric of the community. These images should be referred to as new developments are proposed in the
community to ensure they reflect the community’s needs and desires.
LEAST PREFERRED RESIDENTIAL STYLES
VERY LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

3-STORY MAX. APARTMENTS LUXURY MOVE-UP HOUSING ROWHOUSES
The least preferred images highlight the community’s lack of interest in large-lot residential, larger multi-family apartments, luxury housing, and rowhouses.

INFILL REDEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT IS INFILL REDEVELOPMENT?
Infill redevelopment projects repurpose land already located
within city limits to provide needed uses and services. The
graphics in Figure X.x illustrate an example scenario of an infill
redevelopment project in which a parcel with vacant structures is
purchased and redeveloped to include housing and commercial
uses that meet the needs of the community and returns the parcel
to productive uses, rather than sitting vacant. Infill projects provide
a variety of benefits outside of returning parcels to active uses.
Some of these include efficient use of pre-existing infrastructure or
lower-cost tie-ins to infrastructure, increases activity in areas and
generally improves aesthetics, and provides an opportunity for
creative solutions and development approaches to best serve the
site.
FIGURE X.X // EXAMPLES OF RESIDENTIAL INFILL

BEFORE INFILL REDEVELOPMENT
Due to the large quantity
of vacant parcels within
neighborhoods in Columbus
today, infill redevelopments
Example Application: are ideal reuses of land that
An existing parcel with a
vacant structure located on
can respond to the need for
it, not in use or occupied. increased housing choice and
availability.
AFTER INFILL REDEVELOPMENT
Through infill
redevelopment, the parcel
provides needed residential
units, greenspace, and
additional areas to develop
more commercial or retail
amenities.
FIGURE X.X // EXAMPLE BEFORE/AFTER OF INFILL

HOUSING PROGRAMS
AND CASE STUDIES
HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
The public input presented strong support for housing rehabilitation programs to enhance the quality of the existing housing stock. These
types of programs can take a number of forms and introduce a number of organizations and partnerships to the community. Below and
on the opposite page are some ideas and case studies for such a program could be formed in Columbus.
EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT

MICROGRANT
In recent years, the City of Columbus offered an
Exterior Home Improvement Microgrant Program
that provided financial assistance to exterior home
improvement projects within city limits. Recipients were
eligible to receive up to $500 in reimbursement for
their project. The grant is currently on pause due to
funding but should be a priority to revive and deploy
back to the community as soon as possible.
To learn more about the program click the link below
or scan the QR code:
City of Columbus Exterior Home
Improvement Microgrant Program

CASE STUDY:
CITY OF INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS
NEIGHBORHOOD EXTERIOR GRANT PROGRAM
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM? HOW CAN COLUMBUS APPLY THIS?

The City of Independence offers a Neighborhood Exterior The City of Columbus may not be currently equipped to introduce
Grant Program for residents wishing to make improvements a program of this size quite yet; however, it is important to begin
to their property and neighborhoods. The City contributes identifying future programs and initiatives the City can work
anywhere between $50,000-$100,000 annually toward the toward. This program would expand the existing Microgrant and
program. Eligibility requires that residents must: provide residents with additional funds to improve their properties
• Be located within one of the qualifying districts. and eligble project types.
• Have a home value at or below $100,000. As the City works to expand the existing program, special
consideration for the types of improvements most needed in the
• Have an average minus or lower rating from the County community should be given. Additionally, creating a map for
Assessor. qualifying districts, similar to the Independence model, would
Each of these projects requires a minimum of two property ensure the program is providing funds to areas of the community
owners contributing to the improvements, with a minimum that need the most improvements.
investment of $1,000 and maximum reimbursement of
$5,000. Eligible project types can range from facade
restoration and window/door repair or replacement to tree
removal and driveway repair or installation.
To learn more about Independence’s program, click the link
below or scan the QR code:
Independence Neighborhood
Exterior Grant Program

HOUSING
TOOLKIT
HOUSING TOOLKIT
There are a number of programs and initiatives to help provide funds for home and neighborhood improvement projects at all scales of
government. This toolkit helps identify these programs and initiatives and direct residents to the proper resources available.
CITY OF COLUMBUS DEMOLITION CHEROKEE COUNTY

GRANT PROGRAM NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
As discussed on page 55, the City provides PLAN PROGRAM
grant funding for the demolition and Cherokee County offers the BROCHURE
cleanup of residential and commercial Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
properties and out-buildings throughout (NRP) program that incentivizes
city limits. To learn more, click the link residential improvement projects that
below or scan the QR code: increase the property’s assessed value
by at least $20,000 with a 95%,
five-year tax rebate. There are a series
of qualifying projects, ranging from
DETAILED PLAN
COLUMBUS LAND BANK rehabilitation to new construction, that
would allow property owners to be
Created in 2019, this program focuses
eligible for the rebate. To learn more,
on converting vacant, abandoned, tax-
click the links below or scan the QR
delinquent, or otherwise underused
codes for the brochure or plan.
property for productive uses. To learn more,
click the link below or scan the QR code:
Cherokee County NRP Brochure
City of Columbus Land Bank Cherokee County NRP Detailed Plan 2023-2027

STATE OF KANSAS PROGRAMS AND GRANTS
The State of Kansas offers a variety of programs and grants to support residents and housing
initiatives throughout the state, especially in rural areas like Cherokee County. The Kansas
Department of Commerce and Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) are two of the KS DEPT. OF GRANTS
primary organizations providing the funding and resources to residents. Existing programs cover a COMMERCE CALENDAR
wide range of needs and improvements including:
• First Time Homebuyer Program • Reinvestment Housing Incentive District
• Community Services Block Grant • Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Education
• Home Loan Guarantee Program • Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ)
• Weatherization Assistance Grant • Housing Rehabilitation + Demolition or CDBG KHRC
• Tenant Base Rental Assistance Neighborhood Development Grant INFO PROGRAMS
• Historic Tax Credits
Eligibility varies for each program and should be further explored on a case-by-case basis. To
learn more about programs and resources, click the links below or scan the QR codes.
Kansas Department of Commerce Programs + Services Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG Information
Kansas Department of Commerce Grants Calendar Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Resources

STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD
CHARACTERISTICS
STRIVING FOR STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Figure X.x defines some of the primary characteristics that help contribute to strong neighborhoods. The City of Columbus should explore
how to integrate these characteristics into its zoning code and subdivision regulations to support strong neighborhood characteristics in
new developments throughout the community.
WHAT DEFINES A STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD?
A STREET-FRONTED HOMES help keep residents connected and engaged with one another. Activity along the
neighborhood street is enhanced through yard maintenance, garages and driveways, and play.
B LANDSCAPING + BUFFERS between the road and sidewalk provide a sense of safety to pedestrians and bicyclists
utilizing the dedicated sidewalks. Trees and plantings should be dispersed throughout the buffer for added soft-scaping.
C SIDEWALKS should be located on one or both sides of the neighborhood street to promote walkability and connectivity to
nearby amenities, such as parks and schools.
D LIGHTING should be placed throughout the neighborhood support to safety and security for residents and their homes.
Additional consideration for placement and light pollution is needed so as not to disrupt neighborhood character.
E VARIED HOUSING DESIGN encourages diverse character and identity throughout the neighborhood. The greater the
varied design of housing, the greater the character of the community.
F QUALITY OF LIFE AMENITIES such as parks, trails, schools, community gardens, and other activity centers support a high
quality of life for residents. New neighborhoods should be located near pre-existing amenities or new amenities should be
added to support walkability and connectivity to these quality of life amenities.

A
C F
FIGURE X.X // EXAMPLES OF STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS

NEW RESIDENTIAL
GROWTH AREAS
RESIDENTIAL GROWTH IN COLUMBUS RESIDENTIAL TYPE ACRES SHARE
Figure X.x identifies the residential land uses from the Future Low-Density Residential 1,298.4 93.4%
Land Use Plan. These areas intentionally plan for a mix of
Medium-Density Residential 69.8 5.0%
low-, medium-, and high-density developments, maintaining
the majority of the stock in low-density typologies to reflect the High-Density Residential 21.9 1.6%
desired housing types from public input. TOTAL 1,390.1 100.0%
TABLE X.X // FUTURE LAND USE RESIDENTIAL ACRES
Strategic Placement of Land Uses
+ SHARES
Due to the floodplain covering large areas of land throughout
the planning boundary, the Future Land Use Plan strategically
places residential land to avoid the floodplain and promote
growth elsewhere. The western portion of the planning
boundary features the highest quantities of low-density acres to
build off recent developments and maintains contiguous growth
of neighborhoods throughout Columbus.
There are pockets of medium- and high-density residential land
uses to ensure there is some variability in housing types and
options for all lifestyles and life cycles. The locations of these
land uses is concentrated to major corridors, such as Highway
69 and 160. Medium-density residential developments can take
the form of duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and townhomes.
High-density residential developments can take the form of
apartments and condominiums.

LEGEND
City Limits
Planning Boundary
100-Year Floodplain
Stream
Residential Infill Zones
FIGURE X.X // FUTURE RESIDENTIAL LAND USE MAP

AND ACTION ITEMS
GOAL H-2: ATTRACT QUALITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS TO
COLUMBUS THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE
RESIDENTS.
BEST PRACTICES
BP-2.1 Follow the recommendations of the Future Land Use Plan for proposed residential developments.
Balance quality residential developments with flexibility in the zoning code by providing some variation in parking
BP-2.2
requirements, minimum lot sizes, and creative lot configurations, especially for residential infill developments.
BP-2.3 Maintain an open-door policy with developers to discuss potential residential development projects in Columbus.
ACTION ITEMS
Add a development-ready webpage to the City’s website to highlight the Future Land Use Plan and ready to develop
AC-2.1
land or infill potential sites in the community.
Support and encourage medium- and high-density developments to broaden housing choice and increase access to
AC-2.2
quality rentals.

GOAL H-3: PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES AND RESIDENTIAL
REHABILITATION TO CREATE STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS.
BEST PRACTICES
Do not allow any residential development within the floodplain to maintain the safety and welfare of current and
BP-3.1
future residents.
BP-3.2 Prioritize contiguous boundaries and limit leapfrog development to reduce strains on infrastructure.
BP-3.3 Limit cul-de-sacs to allow for greater thru connections to the roadway network.
BP-3.4 Preserve the existing housing stock to maintain community character and unique nodes of development.
BP-3.5 Promote walkability and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Encourage strong neighborhood characteristics throughout new residential developments with varied residential
BP-3.6
design, sidewalk connections, landscaping, lighting, and other quality of life features.
ACTION ITEMS
Consider requiring sidewalks to be constructed on at least one side of the roadway with any new residential
AC-3.1
developments.
AC-3.2 Explore partnerships or funding opportunities to create a small-scale housing fund for rehabilitation projects.
AC-3.3 Allow for residential infill redevelopment projects to leverage vacant lots and provide much needed housing.

CHAPTER 6:
PARKS AND
RECREATION
EXISTING PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES
Parks and recreation facilities greatly contribute to the quality
of life experienced by residents of all ages and abilities. Figure
X.x identifies the current park locations within Columbus today.
The locations of parks is fairly spread out throughout city limits,
providing an ease of access no matter the neighborhood
location. This will be an important factor to consider with any new
park space in Columbus and making sure it responds to gaps in
the system or provides unique amenities not already present in the
community.
This chapter is intended to highlight existing facilities and features,
identify gaps in the system and how the City may respond to
these, and provide some framework with future parks and trails
systems.
FIGURE X.X // IAN’S PLACE PARK
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BRUSH CREEK
GOLF + GRILL
EDDINGTON PARK
LIONS PARK
PATIO 201 REEVES PARK +

IAN’S PLACE
DISCOVERY PARK
FARMERS MARKET
CITY PARK VFW MEMORIAL PARK
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL FIELDS

LEGEND
City Limits
Stream
Trail
FIGURE X.X // EXISTING PARK + RECREATION FACILITIES MAP
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PARKS BY TYPE
PARKS BY TYPE IN COLUMBUS PARK NAME PARK TYPE ACRES
Figure X.x categorizes the parks in Columbus by facility types. City Park Community 6.2
These include neighborhood, community, and special use parks.
Cal Ripken Baseball Fields Special Use 17.2
Neighborhood parks are typically less than 5 acres in size and
provide minimal facility amenities. Community parks are larger Discovery Park Neighborhood 0.4
than 5 acres and typically feature a variety of on-site amenities Eddington Park Community 9.3
and attractions. Special use parks have no size descriptions as Farmers Market Special Use 0.5
these are generally wide-ranging in amenities. Special use parks
Lions Park Neighborhood 0.4
can be dedicated sports fields, dog parks, skate parks, etc.
Patio 201 Special Use 0.2
Columbus currently has a fairly healthy mix of park types that Reeves Park + Ian’s Place Neighborhood 1.7
provide a variety of recreation opportunities. Another strong
VFW Memorial Park Community 5.4
component of Columbus’ park system is that the variety of park
types caters to a large audience of residents: baseball fields for TOTAL - 41.2
competitions, neighborhood park for playgrounds and walking, TABLE X.X // EXISTING PARKS BY TYPE AND ACRE
and the food truck court and farmers market for social events.
School Facilities as Added Recreation Sites
In rural communities, it is not uncommon to see school facilities
also contribute to the recreation system. In Columbus, there are
four schools that have on-site amenities available for public use.
These facility locations are highlighted on Figure X.x. As new
facilities are planned for, the City should examine surrounding
parks and school facilities to try and provide updated or distinct
amenities, further expanding the service types in Columbus.

The Brush Creek Golf + Grill
is located outside of existing
city limits but still provides
recreation opportunities to
local residents.
HIGHLAND EDUCATION CENTER

Features a small playground, swing set, and open space.
PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBUS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Features a small playground, swing set, and small
Features a grass football field and gymnasium. At the
sport court.
time of writing this plan, a wrestling facility was under
construction.
LEGEND
City Limits
Stream
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Features a small playground, swing set, sport Neighborhood Park
courts, open space, track, and sports field.
Special Use Park
Community Park
Trail
FIGURE X.X // PARKS BY TYPE MAP

LEVEL OF SERVICE
PARK ACRES PER THOUSAND RESIDENTS
The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
recommends cities have 10.5 acres of parkland per 1,000
residents. This measure quantifies the level of service (LOS)
for a community and a baseline understanding of their current
services. Table X.x builds upon the data presented in the Parks
by Type map, calculating the current LOS to be 14.1 acres per
1,000 residents. For a community of Columbus’ size, location,
and staffing, this is an excellent baseline LOS to maintain into the
future.

PLANNING FOR A
SUSTAINABLE PARKS
SYSTEM
Due to limited staffing and the increasing costs of maintenance, Columbus
should consider approaching its parks system with a focus on planning for
PARK NAME PARK TYPE ACRES a sustainable parks system. This could be accomplished primarily through
City Park Community 6.2 neighborhood park additions, rather than larger community parks, to increase
access to parks in the community without placing a strain on City staff. Benefits
Cal Ripken Baseball Fields Special Use 17.2
to neighborhood parks and smaller concentrated facilities include:
Discovery Park Neighborhood 0.4
Eddington Park Community 9.3
Food Truck Court Special Use 0.2 Activates Vacant Space
Farmers Market Special Use 0.5 The transition of vacant space to an active, gathering space
Lions Park Neighborhood 0.4 provides a benefit to the immediate neighborhood for the increased
amenities and recreation potential of additional open space.
Reeves Park + Ian’s Place Neighborhood 1.7
VFW Memorial Park Community 5.4
Increases Access to Activity Spaces
TOTAL - 41.2
Additional park space increases resident access to programmed
EXISTING POPULATION 2,922 spaces. These pocket parks can be versatile - providing small
RECOMMENDED LOS 10.5 playgrounds or unique amenities to a neighborhood.
COLUMBUS LOS 14.1
TABLE X.X // EXISTING PARKS BY TYPE AND ACRE
Link to Greater Recreation Systems
Linking added neighborhood parks to pre-existing park spaces
could produce a green corridor and a larger, connected parks
system. Ensuring the current and new parks provide a mix of
recreation amenities is also important to create a diverse parks
system that serves all segments of the community.

FUTURE PARKS AND TRAILS
CONSIDERATIONS
The items below help provide additional context for the parks and trail considerations and the Parks and Recreation Strategic
Opportunities Map on the following page. School facilities, 100-year floodplain, railroads and railroad crossings, and neighborhood
connections are the key drivers for planning out future parks and trails in Columbus.
SCHOOL FACILITIES 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN

It is important to recognize the contributions of school facilities to The 100-year floodplain surrounds city limits today and serves
the greater parks and recreation system. In some cases, these are as a natural resource for the region. General development is
the closest facilities some neighborhoods have to park space. The discouraged in the floodplain; however, floodplains are great
Parks and Recreation Strategic Opportunities Map considers how locations for trail routes as they can handle flooding without
to further connect these facilities via trails and shared-use paths. severe damage, unlike homes.

RAILROAD + CROSSINGS NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS
If either of the rail lines in Columbus are ever retired or Neighborhoods in Columbus today are strictly connected by
experience prolonged periods of no activity, the City should roadways. By expanding the sidewalk and trail network in the
begin discussions of a Rails to Trails project, utilizing the rail core of the community, where most residents live, neighborhoods
right-of-way for pedestrian and bicyclist trails. Additionally, can further improve quality of life amenities in the community.
some railroad crossings should be given further improvements to High-level consideration for areas with future park needs are
enhance crossing from east to west. considered as well.

PARKS AND RECREATION
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES around the district. The crossings at the primary core should be
priority zones for improved crossing markings, signage, and
Building upon the future considerations on the previous page, the lighting in the future to maintain pedestrian safety.
map in Figure X.x presents the strategic opportunities for parks
and recreation in Columbus. Many of these recommendations The HIGH, MODERATE, AND LOW-PRIORITY TRAIL
expand upon the existing facilities and amenities in the community PATHWAYS identified on the map leverage existing parks and
today, identifying incremental improvements that can sustain a school facilities, activity zones, and the floodplain to determine
high LOS and quality parks and recreation system for current and preliminary alignments, further connecting the community. These
future residents. It is important to note that this map is high-level are likely to be a mix of sidewalks, shared use paths, and trails,
and should be viewed as flexible with its alignments, locations, depending on the location.
and trail path types. These are likely to change as further analysis The HIGH-PRIORITY PATHS focus on creating a core
and design takes place. loop of approximately 3-mile trail path. This would improve
pedestrian connectivity and connect residents to three schools, the
FUTURE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ZONES are identified on Downtown, and five parks, with the ability to build on more as the
the western edge of the planning boundary where the majority of community grows.
residential growth in the Future Land Use Plan is focused.
The MODERATE AND LOW-PRIORITY PATHS identify
The RAILROAD CROSSINGS identify intersections that could future connections following the completion of the high-priority
link potential pathways that need improved surfacing and paths. These would connect residents to all remaining parks,
crossing measures. The rail alignment chosen for the POTENTIAL the potential Rails to Trails project, future parks, and utilize the
RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT links Eddington Park to the Brush floodplain for recreation use.
Creek Golf + Grill, as well as the greater core path network.
EXISTING SCHOOL FACILITIES are highlighted to further
connect these areas into the greater parks system.
The DOWNTOWN SQUARE is where many local businesses
are located and attracts pedestrian activity as people move

LEGEND
City Limits
Planning Boundary
100-Year Floodplain
Stream
Existing Parks + Recreation
Future Neighborhood Park Zones
Railroad Crossing Improvements
Potential Rails to Trails Route
Existing School Facilities
Downtown Square Crossing
Improvements
High-Priority Path
Moderate-Priority Path
Low-Priority Path
FIGURE X.X // PARKS AND RECREATION STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES MAP

AND ACTION ITEMS
GOAL PR-4: MAINTAIN A HIGH-QUALITY PARKS AND RECREATION
SYSTEM AND LEVEL OF SERVICE.
BEST PRACTICES
BP-4.1 Complete facility upgrades throughout the parks system as often as fiscally possible.
BP-4.2 Stagger improvements so that the City is not cost-burdened with numerous upgrades.
ACTION ITEMS
Consider a wayfinding/signage package for all parks and trails in the community to help direct people throughout
AC-4.1
the system.
AC-4.2 Explore cost-sharing opportunities for new and current facility improvements.
Incrementally improve parks and trails in the community as identified in the Parks and Recreation Strategic
AC-4.3
Opportunities Map.
AC-4.4 Continue to grow recreation programming as needed to serve the community.
AC-4.5 Take inventory and routinely reassess existing facilities to identify priority improvements.

GOAL PR-5: INCREMENTALLY IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE PARKS AND
TRAIL FACILITIES IN COLUMBUS.
BEST PRACTICES
Include residents in the planning for all future parks and trails systems to ensure the new facilities meet current and
BP-5.1
future needs.
As new developments or road improvements occur, explore opportunities to build upon the construction and include
BP-5.2
pedestrian facilities.
BP-5.3 Ensure all improvements are fiscally sustainable for the City long-term.
ACTION ITEMS
AC-5.1 Complete cost-benefit analyses for all future facilities.
AC-5.2 Meet with developers to discuss the inclusion of trails and parks in new subdivisions.
Explore the addition of a parkland dedication ordinance as Columbus grows to ensure any new developments also
AC-5.3
provide park space for new residents.
AC-5.4 Establish an improvement and expansion timeline to set benchmarks for completion.

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CHAPTER 4:

FUTURE LAND USE

FUTURE LAND USE PLAN CHAPTER

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FIGURE X.X // PLANNING BOUNDARY MAP

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RESIDENTIAL INFILL OVERLAY

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FIGURE X.X // COLUMBUS FUTURE LAND USE PLAN

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Commercial Rehabilitation Grant

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PARKS AND RECREATION

regularly reviewed and updated

amendments and changes to

NOTE: THIS MATRIX WILL

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YES Was the Future Land Use Plan

Does it comply with the

WORK WITH THE APPLICANT ON OPTIONS

FIGURE X.X // REZONING PROCESS FLOW CHART

DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2024 Future Land Use 59

Chapter code: FLU = Future Land Use, Goals are intentionally

Best Practices = BP, Action Items = AC

60 Future Land Use DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2024

DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2024 Future Land Use 61

62 Housing DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2024

FIGURE X.X // EXISTING LAND USE MAP

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There are an estimated 1,279 occupied

64 Housing DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2024

OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS RENTER-OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS

Less than 20% 58.4% Less than 20% 20.7%

20%-24.9% 9.5% 20%-24.9% 12.5%

25%-29.9% 4.7% 25%-29.9% 20.7%

30%-34.9% 3.7% 30%-34.9% 14.1%

35% or more 23.7% 35% or more 31.9%

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PRIORITY RANKING EXERCISE RESULTS PREFERENCE SCALE RESULTS

1 ENTRY-LEVEL SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION/REHAB LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

LEAST PREFERRED RESIDENTIAL STYLES

VERY LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

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FIGURE X.X // EXAMPLES OF RESIDENTIAL INFILL

68 Housing DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2024

AFTER INFILL REDEVELOPMENT

FIGURE X.X // EXAMPLE BEFORE/AFTER OF INFILL