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Form Based Codes emphasize building type, dimensions, parking location, façade features, and the overall appearance of the streetscape. Unlike traditional zoning codes, form based codes do not focus on separating use.
The High Cost of Free Parking, Donald Shoup
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On Nov. 2, 2006, Alan Manoian conducted a seminar, “A First Look at Form Based Codes for New Hampshire,” at the NRPC office.
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Form Based Codes can be used to assign various building types to each face of a city block. Traditional zoning codes typically result in a single use or density throughout an entire block.
Graphic:Form-Based Codes Institute
Use, Management, & Form
Unlike conventional zoning, which emphasizes use, Form Based Codes place a high priority of form, while still accounting for use and management.
Graphic: City of Farmers Branch, TXIllustrations and Images are key components of the Form Based Codes process.
Graphic:Charrette Center
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