Smart Growth will be implemented through Form-based Zoning (FBZ), a new way to regulate land use.
FBZ focuses primarily on the physical form of the Public Realm. The Public Realm is a municipality's most defining characteristic and is defined by the streets, buildings and public spaces and how they effectively work together to create vibrant, livable places.
The Form-based approach focuses on the form of the urban environment and its design and allows more flexibility to address changes over time.
Public Realm (PDF)
Shift in Focus for Land Use
- Conventional zoning focuses primarily on use
- Form-based zoning turns it around and places a greater emphasis on design
Form-based Zoning
