Woodstock tweaks zoning code

The Woodstock City Council is moving to amend ordinance language regarding open space and government uses, inside and outside the downtown district. AJC FILE

The Woodstock City Council is moving to amend ordinance language regarding open space and government uses, inside and outside the downtown district. AJC FILE

The Woodstock City Council has had the first reading of a measure amending the land development ordinance regarding districts for open space and public buildings. A second reading is expected Oct. 23.

A new “OS” Open Space district would join the “DT-OS” or Downtown Open Space designation for land to be used for recreational and passive open space for public or governmental use, outside and inside the downtown district, respectively, according to a staff memo to the council. No commercial or residential uses are permitted in these districts, though DT-OS does allow parking.

The new “CV” or Civic District designation is for government properties outside downtown, such as public schools and government buildings, and for government-owned properties that may appear un-zoned, such as rights of way, staff said. “DT-CV” Downtown Civic would succeed the “DT-CI” or Downtown Civic/Institutional designation for government-owned properties downtown.