Form-Based Codes: The Basics. Jorge E. Rousselin COA Planning and Development Review Urban Design

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1 Form-Based Codes: The Basics Jorge E. Rousselin COA Planning and Development Review Urban Design

2 Form Based Codes: The Basics Purpose of tonight s presentation 1. What is a Form Based Code (FBC)? 2. What are the key concepts and components of a FBC? 3. What are some local examples of FBCs? 4. What does a FBC look like? 5. How do we implement FBCs? 6. FBC Resources 7. Questions 2

3 What is a Form Based Code? 3

4 Form Based Codes: based on the idea of New Urbanism, a.k.a., old urbanism 4 The way we ve been designing cities for centuries

5 Form Based Codes: A new method; an old idea Austin s Waller Plan 1839 How properties would be laid out; how buildings sit on lots; relationship to the street and each other. 6th Street Cesar Chavez St. IH 35 (East Ave.) Congress Ave. West Ave. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 5

6 What is a Form Based Code? Form based codes foster predictable built results and a highquality public realm by using physical form (rather than separation of uses) as the organizing principle for the code. 6 These codes are adopted into city or county law as regulations, not mere guidelines.

7 What is a Form Based Code? Form based codes address the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. 7

8 What is a Form Based Code? The regulations and standards in Form based codes, presented in both diagrams and words, are keyed to a regulating plan that designates the appropriate form and scale (and therefore, character) of development rather than only distinctions in land use types. 8

9 Emphasis on Urban Form 9 Use Form Mgmt. Form Mgmt. Use Conventional Zoning (buffers) Form Based (transitions)

10 Conventional Zoning vs. Form Based Code 10 Existing Zoning Design Guidelines Form Based Code

11 Based on a Vision 11

12 VISION: Neighborhood Plan Recommendations 12 Townhouses can provide an effective transition between commercial or higher density multifamily residential and single family residential areas. [Emphasis added] North Loop Neighborhood Plan, Page 12. Adopted by the City Council on May 23, 2002 under Ordinance No North Loop Neighborhood Plan, Page 12

13 VISION: Neighborhood Plan Recommendations 13 Encourage a mixture of compatible and appropriately scaled business and residential land uses in the neighborhood and mixed use development on major corridors to enhance this diversity. [Emphasis added] Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, Page 6. Adopted by the City Council on May 13, 2004 under Ordinance No Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Plan, Page 48

14 Formulation and Ownership of the Illustrative Vision Involved in the community to demonstrate support for the recommendations 14

15 Illustrative Vision: a compass not a site plan 15

16 Illustrative Vision: a compass not a site plan 16

17 Form Based Codes: Rules to help realize a Vision Place specific Context sensitive The Vision details inform the specifics of the Code Draft Airport Blvd. FBC Neighborhood Transition Draft Airport Blvd. FBC Commercial Transition 17 Draft Airport Blvd. FBC Local Mixed Use

18 18 What are the key concepts and components of a FBC?

19 Key Form Based Code Elements Regulating Plan Denotes character districts Development Standards Public Space standards (open space) Building form standards o Tailored to each character zone Administration (includes non conforming uses, noncompliant structures, amendments, etc.) Other standards Architectural design and materials Landscaping and streetscaping Building design/urban design Signage Transitions 19

20 Form Based Code Elements Form-Based Codes Sample Regulating Plans 20 Lamar/Justin TOD Regulating Plan East Riverside Regulating Plan

21 What are some local examples of FBCs? 21

22 Downtown Austin Plan 22

23 East Riverside Corridor 23

24 East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan 24

25 North Burnet/Gateway Master Plan 25

26 North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan & TODs 26

27 Airport Blvd. Form Based Code 27

28 What does a FBC look like? 28

29 Examples of FBCs: Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth TX 29

30 Examples of FBCs: Downtown Mixed Use Plan Benicia, CA 30

31 Examples of FBCs: Bridge Street District Dublin, OH 31

32 Examples of FBCs: Waterfront District Master Plan Hercules, CA 32

33 How do we implement FBCs? 33

34 Pathway to implementation Community Vision is achieved 2. Refining of the Illustrative Vision 3. Community roundtables and input 4. Community open house 5. Code framework generated 6. Drafting of Code commences 7. Draft Code complete Internal Staff review 8. Council appointed Advisory Group Review 9. Community roundtables and input 10. Refinement of the Code 11. Community open house 12. Boards and Commissions Review 13. Planning Commission Neighborhood Planning Committee 14. Planning Commission public hearing(s) for City initiated rezoning 15. Council consideration of the draft Code

35 Pathway to implementation 35

36 FBC Resources 36

37 FBC Resources 37 Form Based Code Institute: A link to the FBCI website with a treasure trove of information regarding FBCs and their use and impact throughout the county. This institute coordinates and showcases best practices around the country and is the steward of the most up to date information regarding FBCs. Form Based Code Articles: Excellent source of articles related to FBCs discussing multiple topics of interest specifically related to the use and successes of FBCs. Form Based Code News: An extensive list of past and recent news articles addressing FBCs. Form Based Code Books: An extensive list of publications emphasizing FBCs.

38 38 Jorge E. Rousselin, Project Co manager (512)

39 Questions? 39