Overlay Districts

Overlay districts are special zoning areas established within existing zoning regulations to address specific goals, such as enhancing development, preserving historic sites, or protecting the environment. They add additional rules or requirements on top of the underlying zoning laws without changing them. For example, an overlay district might restrict building heights or require certain architectural styles in a historic area. The intent is to manage and guide development more effectively in specific places to reflect community values or objectives while still adhering to broader zoning regulations.