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2/19/2010 1 PROJECT BRIEFING PROJECT BRIEFING FEBRUARY 2010 FEBRUARY 2010 Montgomery County Revised Zoning Code Montgomery County Revised Zoning Code C O D E S T U D I O C O D E S T U D I O Farr Associates Farr Associates Rhodeside & Harwell Rhodeside & Harwell Nelson Nelson\Nygaard Nygaard Bob Sitkowski Bob Sitkowski Today’s Presentation Today’s Presentation Project Update Approach Project Objectives Layout and Format Annotated Outline S i bili A di Sustainability Audit Next Steps
Transcript of February show rev.ppt - Montgomery Planning
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PROJECT BRIEFINGPROJECT BRIEFINGFEBRUARY 2010FEBRUARY 2010
Montgomery County Revised Zoning CodeMontgomery County Revised Zoning Code
C O D E S T U D I OC O D E S T U D I OFarr AssociatesFarr AssociatesRhodeside & HarwellRhodeside & HarwellNelsonNelson\\NygaardNygaardBob SitkowskiBob Sitkowski
Today’s Presentation Today’s Presentation
Project Update Approach Project Objectives Layout and Format Annotated Outline
S i bili A di Sustainability Audit Next Steps
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Montgomery County Revised Zoning CodeMontgomery County Revised Zoning Code
PROJECT UPDATEPROJECT UPDATE
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Scope of WorkScope of Work
Three Phases Annotated Outline Code Drafting Implementation (Optional)
Phase 1: Annotated Outline 1.4 Draft Annotated Outline 1.5 Draft Approach Report 1.6 Staff/Zoning Advisory Panel Meeting 1.7 Final Annotated Outline/Approach Report 1.8 Council Update/Community Forums
Zoning DiscoveryZoning Discovery
White Paper Technical Appendix Fact Sheets
“Green” Papers
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Zoning Discovery (cont)Zoning Discovery (cont)
Goals: Simplify and streamline the standards and process Match land use to development patterns Rationalize development standards Accommodate change, recognize consistency Update technology
Zoning Discovery (cont)Zoning Discovery (cont)
Key Policy Issues Changing residential growth from greenfields to infill Designing for people Designing for green Designing for connections Focus on accommodating right growth in right place
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APPROACHAPPROACH
Basis of AnalysisBasis of Analysis
Zoning Discovery Stakeholder Sessions Critical Review
Regulations, plans, reports, studies
Best PracticesBest Practices Consultant Experience
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Document ContentsDocument Contents
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PROJECT OBJECTIVESPROJECT OBJECTIVES
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ObjectivesObjectives
1. Shift Emphasis from Greenfields to Infill Greenfields almost gone Redevelopment, infill will become more common
2. Re-Think the Planning and Zoning Framework Master plan --> Code --> Design Guidelines “Toolkit” in place of “one-off’s”p
3. Match Regulations to Impacts Right rules, right place (context)
4. Improve the Quality of Development
Objectives (continued)Objectives (continued)
5. Incentivize Public Benefits Insure development benefits the community
6. Simplify and Streamline Standards and Process Single, unified plan review Consolidated districts, “families” = similar approach
7. Match Land Use and Development Patterns7. Match Land Use and Development Patterns Encourage mixed use Focus on physical design (built form)
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Objectives (continued)Objectives (continued)
8. Provide Easy Access and Use of Code Improve web interface, update speed User-friendly features, plain English
9. Modernize and Consolidate Intuitive Table of Contents Consistent, modern uses,
10. Efficient and Effective Implementation Strategy Text amendment, map changes For future discussion . . .
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LAYOUT AND FORMAT LAYOUT AND FORMAT
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Document ImprovementsDocument Improvements
Plain English Dump the
Footnotes!
DigitalEnhancements Clickable Table
of Contents, Cross-References
Page LayoutPage Layout
Running header Titles Graphics, tables Indented Text White Space
V i (d ) Version (date)
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Page Layout ExamplePage Layout Example
OutlineOutline
A. In General
E i F C l
A. General Provisions
Z i Di i E bli h d
Current Proposed
B. Exemption From Controls
C. Zoning Districts, Regulations
D. Zoning Districts – Approval Procedures
E. Off-Street Parking and Loading
B. Zoning Districts Established
C. Uses and Use Standards
D. District Regulations
E. General Development Standards
F Administration and g
F. Signs
G. Special Exceptions, Variances , and Nonconforming Uses
H. Amendment Procedures
F. Administration and Enforcement
G. Definitions
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ANNOTATED OUTLINEANNOTATED OUTLINE
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A. General ProvisionsA. General Provisions
Key Legal Provisions Transitional Provisions
Rules for Application After Adoption May Include District Conversion Table
B. Zoning Districts EstablishedB. Zoning Districts Established
Convert TDR’s to an Overlay Retain same base districts
Group Districts in Families Similar approach to all districts within the family
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C. Uses and Use StandardsC. Uses and Use Standards
Use Interpretation (administrative) Allowed Use Table(s) Use Categories
Consolidate uses into groups like “retail sales”
Use StandardsApply to a specific use linked from table to text Apply to a specific use, linked from table to text
Replaces footnotes
Accessory Uses Temporary Uses
D. District RegulationsD. District Regulations
Measurement and Exceptions Visual, where possible
Development Typologies Alternative to MPDU, Cluster and TDR Methods Density Incentive for Providing Public Benefits
• Environment, Design, Diversity, Connectivity
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Development TypologiesDevelopment Typologies
Possible Patterns/Templates: Conservation Subdivision Cottage Housing Neighborhood Center
Building Types Supplement traditional height, bulk, setbackpp g , , Standards for multiple building types where allowed
together in the same district Often described as “form standards”
Sample Building Type PaletteSample Building Type Palette
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D.4. Agricultural DistrictsD.4. Agricultural Districts
D.5. Residential DistrictsD.5. Residential Districts
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D.5. Residential Districts (cont.)D.5. Residential Districts (cont.)
D.6. Mixed Use DistrictsD.6. Mixed Use Districts
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D.7. Mixed Campus DistrictD.7. Mixed Campus District
D.8. Industrial DistrictsD.8. Industrial Districts
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Overlay DistrictsOverlay Districts
New TDR Overlays Retain Environmental Overlays Seek to Replace Design Overlays
E. General Development StandardsE. General Development Standards
Streetscape Access Management Parking and Loading Landscaping and Screening Outdoor Site Lighting
Si Signs Outdoor Display and Storage Resource Protection
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F. Administration and EnforcementF. Administration and Enforcement
Review Bodies Common Review Procedures Development Review Nonconformities Enforcement
G. DefinitionsG. Definitions
Word Usage Abbreviations Defined Terms
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SUSTAINABILITY AUDITSUSTAINABILITY AUDIT
Sustainability AuditSustainability Audit
Buildings and Neighborhoods Stormwater Parking Tree Canopy and Heat Island Water Reuse and Irrigation
E Energy Food Production Lighting Waste Reduction
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Sustainability AuditSustainability Audit
Sustainability AuditSustainability Audit
Comments Needed Zoning Advisory Panel Executive Agencies
Strategy Gauge Willingness to Implement Concepts Not All Elements Found in Zoningg Requires Coordinated Approach
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NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS
Next StepsNext Steps
Council Briefing Public Open House/Briefing (targeted for April) Zoning Advisory Panel Discussion
Drafting Direction (Council)O di D f i (2010 2011) Ordinance Drafting (2010-2011)
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Discussion . . . Discussion . . .
More Information:
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