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Developers and property owners are subject to the
<br />design-standards only when they initiate a change to
<br />the development expectations. In other words, they
<br />have certain development rights on a by-right basis
<br />exclusive of design criteria, but when they seek a
<br />change, such as increased density, the design standards
<br />would be applied.
<br />Parallel districts/floating overlays work in much the
<br />same fashion in that they may have certain perform-
<br />ance Qiteria established in order to qualify. However,
<br />unlike triggered mechanisms, they are written in a
<br />manner that encourages their use If the threshold cri-
<br />teria are met (minimum development size, location in
<br />conformance with adopted plan, etc.), developers may
<br />have the parallel codes applied by-right and need not
<br />go through any public approval processes. Many
<br />Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) ordi-
<br />nances are written in this manner.
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<br />In conclusion, design-based codes aze appropriate,
<br />all types of communities from no-growth to high- -
<br />growth. Care must be taken to waft Lodes that are
<br />appropriate for that community as well combine them
<br />with a development approval process that encourages
<br />their use.
<br />Use of design-based codes can promote a more consis-
<br />tent, sustainable development for nearly any commu-
<br />nity.
<br />Design-based codes are part of a great story of demo-
<br />Qatic design that traces its roots back to the time of
<br />ancient Rome, helping communities improve their
<br />quality of life and character for the next millennium.
<br />- by Craig S. Lewis, AICP, CNt.T March, ?003
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<br />,f y~ Craig Le~ais~ 91C~' rCNU is_ a 1'nricrpal in tT1e Caroltnas~o~ce ~ _ ~
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