City of Akron Form-Based Zoning Code

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The City of Akron adopted a Form-Based Zoning Code effective January 19, 2024, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework organized into five main chapters covering introductory provisions, zoning districts (including open space, neighborhood, and mixed-use districts), use regulations, development standards (parking, landscaping, lighting, signs, and building standards), and administration procedures. The code replaces traditional zoning with a form-based approach that emphasizes building form and urban design while regulating uses such as parking and access, landscape design, and signage across multiple overlay and neighborhood districts throughout the city.