The Zoning Alignment Project has moved to a final draft. Based on the draft and looking at our neighborhood's updated map, here are the changes to the South Wedge; 

• Medium density residential zoning will expand south to Caroline street, which now allows up to 4 units per residence. This doubles the current density, but the square footage minimums per unit may leave the current split levels in the area unaffected. Conversions would not need a permit if it meets the new standards.
• High density residential zoning in the neighborhood would now allow commercial uses by special permit.
• Community gardens are now universally permitted in all residential zones
• Accessory dwelling units are permitted, no change from earlier drafts.
• The last 2 parcels in the neighborhood left as Downtown Mixed Use are Spectrum and 151 Mt Hope, the lot in "Request for proposal" status.
• Marie Daly, Starr Alley, and Nathaniel Square park are now designated as open space with permanent development restrictions.
• New- possible ban on parked advertising cars i.e. on Meigs St bridge
• Any notices about zoning would come neighborhood organizations by email and the city wouldn’t be required to send a mailer.
• Billboards would be hit with heavy restrictions up to outright being banned in certain districts.
• Our commercial districts are being updated to encourage more density and mixed use- this has expanded to include more of South, Mt Hope, and Clinton Avenues.
• Short term rental units are being considered and voted on separately from the main ZAP vote.