Omaha encourages mixed-use, higher-density development along the Metro Transit ORBT bus rapid transit corridor on Dodge Street through form-based zoning overlays, reduced parking minimums, and Comprehensive Plan policy support.
The Omaha Rapid Bus Transit (ORBT) line, launched by Metro Transit, connects downtown to Westroads Mall along Dodge Street. The Comprehensive Plan 2050 designates this corridor as a priority transit-oriented development zone. Chapter 55 zoning amendments have introduced mixed-use districts (MU and CC) along the corridor that allow ground-floor retail with residential above, reduced parking ratios, and pedestrian-friendly design standards. Density bonuses can be earned through affordable housing, structured parking, and public-realm contributions. Projects still require site-plan review through the Planning Department.
Failure to comply with form-based design standards can delay site-plan approval. Building without permits in mixed-use districts carries Chapter 8 fines of up to $500 per day.
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