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- 11441rf f 3 q - G 12.434/11-l- AAA 1.1�G —�►— • 13-58 THE LAW OF ZONING AND PLANNING § 13.11 policy realm of selecting projects that address proper developmental purposes. § 13.11 Urban Infill Strategies Cities can offer a variety of techniques and incentives for stimulat- ing development of infill land. This term refers to vacant or under- utilized parcels in otherwise built-up urban areas.1 These sites can result from poor access to public facilities,physical or environmental limitations, or lack of market attractiveness.2 Communities where active growth controls and impact fees are applicable to urban fringe areas offer higher market potential for infilling than those without growth guidance or with extensive preservicing.3 Infill strategies generally incorporate a package of techniques that fit the particular needs of each community. Techniques for en- couraging infilling include reducing delays in project review, en- couraging performance-based code requirements, and comprehensive review of zoning regulations.' Site-specific tech- niques include tax abatement, density bonuses, downzoning, and correcting infrastructure problems.s 110. 1 See Real Estate Research Corporation, Infill Development Strategies 1 (1982). See also Smart,Bowles,Garland,Porter,be Starr,Making Infill Projects Work 3(1985). This study of implemented infill projects utilized a general definition for infill site characteristics: limited in size to a few acres and located in an area where the surrounding development is at least 15 to 20 years old.The bulk of the property has •been vacant or grossly underutilized for at least five years,so that the cost of new improvements will far exceed the value of any existing improvements.These sites may range from abandoned inner-city property to highly valuable land in any older built- up suburb or small town."Id. 2 Id. at 1,5-10. 3 Id.at 6. 4 Id. at 12-13. 5 See id.at 14-15. • _ _ _