Plans for Neighboring Communities
and Institutions
The City of Oakwood is an integral part of the larger Dayton region and it can be impacted by land use and development decisions in neighboring communities and nearby institutions. This section highlights recent plans prepared by the City of Dayton, the City of Kettering, and the University of Dayton, all of which are located directly adjacent to the City of Oakwood.
It should be emphasized that each plan described below recognizes the need for regional coordination and cooperation with neighboring communities.
City of Dayton
CitiPlan 20/20, which was completed in August 2002, is a statement about Dayton's commitment to redefining itself by building upon the City’s economic and community strengths and participating in the regional community.
This Plan will be used by the City Administration to set policy direction, establish service priorities, and act as a guideline for land use and development decisions.
Future Land-Use
Dayton’s Land-Use Plan (see Figure 8) outlines the following principles to implement future land planning and development decisions:
- Identify and recognize the four distinct development patterns found in the City of Dayton: a) urban core, b) urban mature, c) urban eclectic, and d) suburban. Create standards that reflect the unique character of each development pattern.
- Develop flexible development regulations that allow infill development, which should match existing development in setback, lot area, and scale.
- Create standards within each area that will permit the development of multi-family housing.
- Develop a zoning classification for open space and parks to preserve, protect, and accommodate public land for the use and enjoyment of the general public.
- Continue to protect the environment through the wellfield and floodplain regulations and noise and emission standards.
- Continue to support historic preservation and urban conservation.
- Recognize that the City has a disproportionate amount of commercial zoning along major thoroughfares; strive to concentrate commercial activity at strategic locations.
- Promote good urban design by institutionalizing the Urban Design Guidelines developed by the City of Dayton.
- Permit institutional uses such as schools, churches, and hospitals in each residential area. These should connect with the surrounding community and reflect the existing built environment.
As indicated in Figure 8, most of the land bordering the City of Oakwood is designated “urban eclectic residential,” except for the NCR campus and the open spaces and recreational areas located along the Great Miami River.
The Plan defines “urban eclectic residential” as neighborhoods developed between 1920 and 1960, most of which are located between the urban mature and the suburban areas.