Land Use & Zoning

What is an overlay district in zoning?

AA district that replaces base zoning
BAn additional layer of regulations applied on top of base zoning for specific areas or purposes✓ Correct
CA transitional zoning classification
DA temporary construction zone

Explanation

An overlay district applies additional regulations on top of the base zoning district to address specific concerns like historic preservation, flood plains, or transit corridors without changing the underlying base zoning.

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