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be chosen by those wanting to continue their <br />careers in a village setting of like-minded indi- <br />viduals and families. The work -at-home village <br />concept does not replace the traditional zoning <br />ordinance regulations for home occupations <br />or other accessory uses in residential districts. <br />Some uses that creep into single-family dis- <br />tricts, such a cabinet shops and small engine <br />repair, would not be permitted in work -at-home <br />villages. The business part of the home in a <br />work -at-home village would not be considered <br />as an accessory use but would be a limited <br />portion of the home, and the combination of <br />the business and the home are the principal <br />use within the development. <br />CONCLUSIONS <br />Many professional service firms and govern- <br />ment agencies are downsizing office space due <br />to a number of factors, including the increased <br />practicality oftelecommuting, staff reductions <br />through retirement or attrition, and outsourc- <br />ing. Meanwhile, many metropolitan areas are <br />seeing increasing commuting times, both as a <br />result of more traffic and extended suburban <br />and exurban development. The work -at-home <br />village concept would provide an opportu- <br />Coffee <br />Shop <br />Small Conf. <br />Gardens <br />nity for developers and local jurisdictions to <br />embrace these changes, which may become <br />the new normal for the workplace. Potential <br />challenges to work -at-home development may <br />include regulatory barriers, inexperience within <br />the development community for taking on new <br />concepts, and resistance from the financial <br />institutions. <br />Cities and counties that acknowledge and <br />embrace this new work -at-home village lifestyle <br />in their comprehensive plans and development <br />regulations would have a better opportunity to <br />retain senior brain power and recruit seniors <br />and freelance professionals for brain gain. <br />Having the work -at-home lifestyle available <br />may also help communities to recruit new <br />businesses and industries, which would also <br />help to balance the age groupings within the <br />community, retain quality schools, and provide <br />shopping and community amenities. <br />ZONING MODEL ORDINANCE <br />Division X. Work -at -Home Village District <br />Sec. 1-1. Purpose. <br />It is the purpose of the Work -at -Home Village District <br />to permit the establishment of work -at-home residen- <br />tial living units along with a village place that includes <br />Meeting <br />Place <br />Gathering <br />Place <br />(Dome) <br />Adult <br />Daycare. <br />Admin. <br />Support <br />Child <br />Daycare <br />® Work -at-home village place. <br />Play Space <br />some diversified commercial activities specific to <br />serving a planned residential development. <br />Sec. 1-2. Definition. <br />Work -at -Home Dwelling units are those designed <br />specifically to include offices and work areas where <br />the dwelling occupant may carry on business activi- <br />ties on a full time basis. The dwelling and work area <br />are together the principle land use. <br />Sec. 1-3. Procedure. <br />The development of a work -at-home village is a <br />planned process, and the zoning district shall be <br />established in conjunction with the subdivision and <br />planned development zoning district process. The <br />following procedure shall be followed: <br />a. The proposed developer shall prepare preliminary <br />sketch plans for the work -at-home village. Plans <br />shall include: <br />1. A proposed general layout for the development, <br />including streets, utilities, storm drainage, typi- <br />cal block development, living unit examples, <br />location and services of the village place, non - <br />motorized vehicle and pedestrian circulation, <br />lighting, and landscaping. <br />2. Awritten description of the proposal including <br />development timing, general narrative of the <br />concept, development of the village center, and <br />financing methods. <br />b. The Planning Commission shall review the sketch <br />plan for site development, unit type, village center, <br />and proposed development and maintenance <br />regulations. After the review the Commission may <br />give preliminary concept approval, or may require <br />additional information. The Commission shall state <br />the type of information required. <br />c. Upon Planning Commission approval of the pre- <br />liminary concept, the developer may proceed to <br />develop detailed plans. <br />d. The detailed plans shall be reviewed by the Plan- <br />ning Commission and it shall give approval or reject <br />the detailed plans. If the detailed plans are not ap- <br />proved, the Commission shall make specific recom- <br />mendations that will result in an acceptable plan <br />approval. A time schedule shall be established for <br />continuing review. <br />e. Upon receipt of acceptable plans, the Planning <br />Commission shall hold a public hearing on the <br />detailed plans. <br />f. After the public hearing the Planning Commission <br />shall make a recommendation to the City Council <br />including any plan adjustments resulting from the <br />public hearing. <br />ZONINGPRACTICE 1.14 <br />AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION I page 6 <br />