The development of the Feldman’s Neighborhood Design Manual is scheduled to begin in August.
On June 10, 2008, the City of Tucson’s Mayor and Council adopted the Neighborhood Preservation Zone (NPZ) Overlay District. The purpose of the NPZ is to preserve, protect, and enhance the unique character and historical resources of established city neighborhoods. To accomplish this, the NPZ allows the creation and establishment of a neighborhood-specific design manual that contains architectural and design requirements and guidelines for each NPZ district. Once an NPZ district is established, new development and significant additions to existing structures within residential zoning districts must be compatible with the neighborhood character overall and nearby contributing properties to the historic district.
The Mayor and Council initiated the Feldman’s and Jefferson Park Neighborhoods as the first two pilot neighborhoods to develop neighborhood design manuals.
City staff and consultants will assist the Feldman’s Neighborhood in developing their design manual. Upon completion of a draft design manual, staff will process a rezoning of the neighborhood to be included in the NPZ and to implement the requirements and guidelines of the manual.
The Feldman’s Design Manual Committee’s role is to develop the design manual’s specific requirements and guidelines for review by the neighborhood and City staff. The committee will meet bi-weekly for approximately 2-3 months starting in October.
The Feldman’s Design Manual Committee is comprised of eleven (11) members – six neighborhood residents and five non-resident property owners.
