1. Ohio Balanced Growth Program Best Local Land Use Practices Development Incentives Kirby Date, AICP, Cleveland State University

2. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Balanced Growth in Ohio Linking Land Use and Water Resources Planning Framework –Document –Projects –Planning Process Best Local Land Use Practices - Recommendations for local government - Case Studies - Statewide Program

3. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Linking Land Use and Lake Erie A Planning Framework Best Local Land Use Practices

4. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Balanced Growth Watershed Planning voluntary locally led incentive-based support through alignment of state policies and programs

5. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Location of development for minimum impact Management and control of storm water and erosion Protection of stream and wetland areas so they can do their job as storm water infrastructure Protection of scenic, historic and natural resources to help retain our “great place” Local Governments Can Have a Big Impact on Watershed and Community Quality

6. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING Have a comprehensive plan that meets minimum standards; update it every 3 to 5 years

7. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 2. COMPACT DEVELOPMENT Apply Compact Development where appropriate Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

8. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Compact Development Residential, commercial or mixed use Strong neighborhood design Pedestrian walkability Range of housing choices Range of transportation choices

9. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 3. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT  Adopt storm water management and erosion control regulations for design and construction Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

10. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 4. STREAM AND WETLAND SETBACKS Provide as appropriate through floodplain or zoning provisions Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

11. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Stream And Wetland Protection Distance driven, similar to front and side yard set backs Improves storm drainage infrastructure function of creeks and waterways, protects property from flooding Width determined by drainage area of the sub watershed, or wetland category Typical provisions apply (variances, grandfathering, enforcement)

12. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 5.CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT Apply Conservation Development, with adequate standards, where appropriate Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

13. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov ConventionalConservation Development 40-50% Permanent Open Space Quality Open Space Resource Protection Appropriate Development Intensity

14. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Stream setback in a conservation development

15. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 6.MEADOW PROTECTION (NATURAL AREAS ESTABLISHMENT) Allow natural meadows, succession under controlled conditions Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

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17. Comprehensive Planning Conservation Development Compact Development Transfer of Development Rights Steep Slope Protection Historic Preservation Source Water Protection Woodland Protection Access Management Brownfields Redevelopment Scenic Protection Agricultural Protection Best Local Land Use Practices 11 Guidance Documents

18. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Statewide BLLUP Program 2011+ Year State Agency Steering Committee – project oversight Broad review of BLLUP documents Ohio Regions Strategies – identify local providers and needed support for their missions Message and Materials Development – statewide relevance Network Development – statewide network of providers and others to provide support, education, training, materials, message Ongoing case study, research, and workshop development

19. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Next Steps: Detailed Review of BLLUP Recommendations Ohio Regions interviews Message Development Identify needed projects

20. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Development Incentives Lower costs Increase revenues Reduce risk

21. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Development Costs

22. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Reducing Development Costs Reduce Road, utility, sidewalk, curb/gutter requirements Reduce stormwater requirements Streamline review processes Provide flexibility for the designer Reduce cost per unit for streets (higher density)

23. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Increasing Development Revenues Allow density bonuses (moderate – 10%) Allow range of product types and sizes Allow conservation development – lot bonuses for site amenities, open space access

24. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Reducing Development Risk “By Right” PUD approvals Consistent development approvals Allow a range of products/types: encourage development of the Right Product in the Right Place

25. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Streamlined Review Process 1)Concept Plan All agency reviews 2)Preliminary Plan 3) Final Plat

26. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Decision Making Process for Site Planning in the Lake Erie Basin Guiding Principles: –Design to established project objectives –Integrate existing water and terrestrial resources into site design –Fix “dysfunctional” streams –Focus on controlling the flow – pollution control will follow “Start at the Source” to manage runoff Control all runoff per site conditions: infiltrate & evapotranspirate & detain –Use “Triple bottom line” approach to identify multi- objective benefits: community & environment & financial

27. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Balanced Growth Watershed Plans and Development Incentives Provides for coordinated decision making, consistency among jurisdictions Reduces risk – improves knowledge about communities’ priorities Gives well-located development projects a competitive advantage for possible incentives Provides support for regulatory incentives such as conservation development, PUD by- right approvals

28. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Best Local Land Use Practices – Resources Available Web site www.balancedgrowth.ohio.govwww.balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Best Local Land Use Practices document – issues, guidance, recommendations Model and Example regulations Education and technical workshops Case studies DVD for elected officials and business interests Ongoing technical assistance

29. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Ed Hammett Executive Director Sandra Kosek-Sills Environmental Specialist lakeeriecommission@ameritech. net 419.245.2514 Gail Hesse Administrator Gail.Hesse@epa.state.oh.us 614.644.2146 Kirby Date, AICP Best Local Land Use Practices Program Manager 216.687.5477 k.date@csuohio.edu