From Arlington, Va., to Ventura, Calif., cities across the nation are replacing conventional zoning regulations with a streamlined, “form-based” approach that, experts say, will help set the stage for ...

Nearly a decade ago, Narberth’s planning commission completed a review of the borough’s existing zoning code and came to a troubling conclusion. Commission members have put it this way on several ...

The City of Asheville will hold a community meeting on June 17 at the Grant Southside center to discuss the new form-based code project for the River Arts District. These form-based codes aim to ...

Mar. 3—Frederick's aldermen on Wednesday will get their first public look at the city's plans for a new planning approach in the East Street corridor. The discussion will update the mayor and aldermen ...

LANSING — After nearly a decade of planning, Lansing's zoning rules are poised for an overhaul. Lansing will adopt a type of zoning known as form-based code May 1 after City Council approved nearly ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - A zoning model called 'form-based code,” which focuses on structures rather than use of space, is under considering in Cedar Rapids as city officials begin a 16-month process to ...

Other communities in the greater Burlington area are exploring the use of form-based-code zoning. At least two have adopted it for a specific section of town. Paul Conner, South Burlington director of ...

Renderings of what Lee County, Fla. might look like after adopting a Miami 21-inspired form-based code. Image via Transit Miami This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...

Six years ago, when a developer proposed building a gas station and fuel delivery operation on Route 25 in Standish’s village district, citizens fought the project. It was hugely controversial, says ...

The city Form Based Code Committee on Thursday addressed a proposed hotel and a tricky parking lot during their Thursday meeting. Developers made a request to drop required parking spaces from 74 to ...