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Theme
One:
Community Preservation, Stability &
Character
Theme
Two:
Commercial and Institutional Centers
Theme
Three:
Community
Facilities, Parks and Environment
Theme
Four:
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Highlights
- Theme One: Community Preservation, Stability
& Character
Vision
This
Plan seeks to preserve existing residential
character, encourage neighborhood reinvestment,
and enhance the quality of life throughout the
area.
Issues
Unification
Area Zoning
Apartment
Reinvestment
Historic
Preservation
Highlights
Takoma Park has well-established residential
neighborhoods with historic character and
a wide variety of housing types. The map shows
the Community Preservation, Stability and
Character concept for Takoma Park. The intent
of this Plan is to preserve the existing residential
character and to reinforce the many desirable
features of Takoma Park's neighborhoods. Coordination
with Prince George's County and the District
of Columbia is essential to maintaining that
character. This plan recommends amendments
to the Montgomery County Zoning Ordiance that
will continue the "hold harmless"
policy that was implemented during
the process of unifying portions of Prince
George's County into Montgomery County to
allow existing uses to continue.
Recommendations
Preserve
the residential character of Takoma
Park neighborhoods.
Encourage
reinvestment by allowing low, medium, and
high density apartment areas to continue
or be replaced at the current density.
Form
a task force to address issues affecting
apartments in the area.
Amend
the Zoning Ordiance to allow single-family
detached units that have legally converted
to two or three family units to continue.
Limit
concentration of Special Exception
commercial uses along major highways
and between commercial centers.
Encourage
maintenance and preservation of housing through
code enforcement and other improvement
programs.
Meet
the needs of area residents by providing facilities
for social service organizations.
Support
continued protection of historic resources
within Takoma Park Historic District.
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