Zoning Code Guidance: Downloadable Files

Communities desiring to develop smarter are revisiting their zoning ordinances. In many cases, local codes that were quite adequate for suburban development make more efficient models of development practically impossible. Even updated zoning codes that promote smart growth concepts often have internal inconsistencies that make implementing “smart” development difficult.

These downloadable guidelines are designed to help local governments evaluate and revise zoning regulations to maximize the likelihood that the desired density, mixture of uses, and other development attributes can be implemented.
Document: Zoning Guidance for Enabling Smart Growth (PDF)

Proforma Calculator: It's ready to use

A redevelopment proforma considers the different factors needed to make the right decisions about redeveloping a site or area. There are many factors involved in redeveloping a site or area. Each factor affects others, making it difficult to gauge whether a site is ready for redevelopment. This site provides a proforma calculator that is simple to use. Local Planners can input different assumptions (e.g. lot size, land use regulations, minimum parking requirements) and analyze how they affect the project.
Click here for instructions and to download the Excel file.
NOTE: You must have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer to access this file. Please download to your hard drive.