G a m e o f Z o n e s Re ZONING COMING Eric Power, AICP, LIAF John Harbilas, AICP is COMING

overview History of development Current Trends Code Changes Family Feud

In the beginning Modernism: A model, involving wholesale demolition and reconstruction under the direction of planning officials isolated from public opinion. The four principal human activities: Living Working, Enjoying free time and Going around

A little after the beginning Fast forward past Euclidean/Performance/Impact/Incentive based/hybrid new development may promise it instantly, but real “sense of place” lies in coincidences of geography, architecture, and people over time. “Sense of place” can have several meanings, including:

And today… Fast forward past Euclidean/Performance/Impact/Incentive based/hybrid

The four principal human activities: Living New urbanism The four principal human activities: Living Working, Enjoying free time and Going around The 10 principles of new urbanism: 1. Walkability New Urbanism is a planning and development approach based on the principles of how cities and towns had been built for the last several centuries: walkable blocks and streets, housing and shopping in close proximity, and accessible public spaces. In other words: New Urbanism focuses on human-scaled urban design.  2. Connectivity 3. Mixed-Use & Diversity 4. Mixed Housing 5. Quality Architecture & Urban Design 6. Traditional Neighborhood Structure Fast forward past Euclidean/Performance/Impact/Incentive based/hybrid 70s and 80s 7. Increased Density 8. Green Transportation 9. Sustainability 10. Quality of Life new development may promise it instantly, but real “sense of place” lies in coincidences of geography, architecture, and people over time. “Sense of place” can have several meanings, including:

The four principal human activities: Living Working, Enjoying free time and Going around Smart growth The 10 principles of smart growth: 1. Create a range of employment opportunities. Smart growth is planned economic and community development that attempts to curb urban sprawl and worsening environmental conditions. 2. Mix land uses. 3. Take advantage of compact building design. 4. Create walkable neighborhoods and a range of housing opportunities and choices. 5. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place. 6. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas. Smart growth comes just a little bit later and frankly, just gets better buzz in the commercial industry 7. Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities. 8. Provide in advance a variety of transportation choices, urban and social infrastructure based on population projections. 9. Make development decisions sustainable, predictable, fair, and cost effective. 10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions.

Urban cores Good Urban Cores: Make good neighbors Are Curated Urban cores create a sense of place, and establishes interest, vitality, and identification to that area. Good Urban Cores: Make good neighbors Are Curated Have a diverse mix of uses Are easy to get in and out of Have a consistent architectural theme Have something for everyone Bad Urban Cores: Focus on rental housing Price themselves to only one group Don’t incentivize residents Lack public space Have segmented areas Rely too heavily on retail and restaurant So what does this do? It starts to create these urban cores that everyone wants and needs all of a sudden

curation 1. Hours of Operation 2. Daytime/Nighttime/Weekend Activities 3. Retail & Restaurant 4. Interpretative Displays 5. Website/Social Media 6. Interactive or interchangeable storefronts How long do you want businesses to be open? 18 hours for businesses 24-hours for residential – 7. Wayfinding and other signage is constantly updated 8. Keep cool in the summer/Warm in the winter 9. Coordinate with transportation 10. Keep the residents vested

uses 1. Residential (Owned & Rented) 2. Institutional (Medical, Education, Museum) 3. Anchor Uses (Grocery, Large Retail, Movie Theater) 4. Hotel 5. Office 6. Amenity uses (coffee, bank, dry cleaner, fitness, hair, nails, day care) 7. Restaurant (sit down) 8. Restaurant (fast casual) 9. Retail (small) 10. Night life (club, brewery, bar)

New Uses 1. Indoor Entertainment 2. Office Sharing 3. Micro Housing 4. Pop Up Space 5. Marijuana (maybe recreational)

Code tips PARKING STREETS Allow for parallel and on street parking Demand larger sidewalks Don’t forget about ADA Allow for offsite parking Limit curb cuts Allow for share parking uses Invest is creating standard details Allow bike racks to count as parking spaces Allow public space be built in lieu of impact fees Require shared loading zones Allow for overhangs into public property Require bus and shared parking cut outs Landscape between the street and the sidewalk Have a urban street tree list

Design tips Create architectural standards Demand decorative bollards Require a standard lighting detail (but allow for decorative lighting) Decorative crosswalks Create a wayfinding plan (allow developers to chip in) Require signage be part of your design plan Require street furniture and trash cans

Development standards Developers always say “Why Can’t I…”? Go Taller (or stay at one story) – sense of scale Have direct access – pedestrian environment Use a different type of architecture – sense of place Have more signs – residential environment Have less landscaping – need for open space Why it is so important to establish development standards in your code

Almost off my soap box   1. Extend the walkable environment as far as you can 2. Make contact with your county (or other agency) for busing 3. Design a street people care about 4. Include Emergency Services, Trash Service and Engineering in your design plans

Planned development district Zoning district intended to encourage development and redevelopment. Intended for small lots, unique shaped lots, old lots. Intended for properties wishing to redevelop beyond the scope of what is permitted under the current zoning district. Intended that these properties be innovative and flexible in their design. PDD properties can be residential, commercial or mixed-use.

Planned development district Properties intending to become PDD must be rezoned/land use change. Applicants will be required to submit the following: A Statement of Need A Conceptual Master Plan A Development Agreement Approval will be based upon the ability to meet the Evaluation Criteria. Consider exclusions to where this rezoning process can occur.

Planned development district Statement of Need Includes: Connectivity Affordable and Senior Housing Energy Efficiency Quality Design Preservation Open Space and Public Amenities Evaluation Criteria Includes: Conforms to Comp Plan & Land Use Conforms to purpose & intent of PDD Integration of streets & utilities Adequately justify any deviations from code Innovative design Environmentally appropriate Development Agreement Includes: Improvements required for development Timelines Penalties Phasing Monetary contributions

conclusion Planning theory changes, but always focuses on live, work, play & transportation. Evaluate your cities for land that can be redeveloped (not just urban core). It’s ok to adopt development standards specific to you. Create code that gives developers opportunities but still gives you some control. Be open to change but do not waiver on what matters