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IS Planning Nuvembcr'UU4 Ft3C~: The Advant~t~e~ ~. Because they are prescriptive (they state what you wvlt), rather than proscriptive (what you don't want), FBCs can achieve a more predictable p hysical result. The elements controlled by FBCs are those chat are most important to shaping a I1lgI1- gLL111C1' bull[ eI1VIrOnnlenC. FBGs encourage public participation because the}' a110W citizens to see what will happen where -leading to a higher comfort level about greater densirv, for instance. Because tllev can regulate development at the scale of :u1 individual building or lot, FBCs en- courage independent development by multiple property owners. This eliminates the need Eor large land assemblies and the megaprojects dzat are frequently proposed for such parcels. The built results of FBCs often reflect a diver- sity of architecture, materials, uszs, and owner- ship Char can onlycomefrom the actions of many independent players operating within a commu- na11y agreed-upon vision and legal framework. FBCs work well in established communities because dley effectivel}' define and codifi> a tleigllborliood's existing "DNA." Vernacular build- ingtypes can be easily replicated, promoting infill that is compatible with surrounding structures. Nonprofessionals find FBCs easier to use than conventional zoning orditlances because they are much shover, more concise, and organized for visual access and readability. This feature makes it easier Eor nonplanners to determine whether the codes have been complied with. FBCs obviate the need For design guidelines, which are difficult to apply consistently, offer too much room forsubjective interpretation, and can be difficult ro enfot-ce. They also require less oversight by discretionary review bodies, leading to a less politicized planning process that can deliver huge savings in time and money and reduce the risk of takings challenges. The stared purpose of FBCs is the shaping of a high-quality public realm (a presumed public good) that, in turn, promotes healdly civic inter- action.For that reason, the codes can be enforced not on the basis of aesthetics but because non- compliance would diminish the good dlat is sought. Vfhilc enforceability of development regula- tions has not been a major problem in new growth areas where aesdletic concerns ate usually addressed in private covenants, such matters have creared problems for local governments in al- ready-urbanized areas. Because they have the potential. to level the regulatory playing tield between ciryandsuburb, Eorm-based codes could play a major role in d1e recovery oEvast areas of At1lerlca'S urban landscape. rl srrze-r ofGiLiLrlirrg typrs j:zGave), f.~'nm Du~tnyPGzter-Zpl~erk's clr~u~ntou~n rna-st~r~/.an for ~l'-'est Prr/.m bezc{i, Fh~rid r, a+hich spec f es orange u fparameter-fur each t7pr. One petrarueter, hei«ht, ~4tn /7e' rnrcrszrred either Gy r.cunGe•r offlonrs nr hei~yTht to cave, rzs in the' LlZagr'i1~11 hCC~O[1', which iu~ic,zres 1%2aS7!'I'1ifTY! ClnLl rrLil'[rTltLdr71 hC'lghl. T,~~e rozt~ of stnre~vrtts zuit{.r In fts ~.tbn:~e, seC1T Zrl 6'I1P G'OnY~6llt'7•:17)?YClation a.r. ri~~it, shnzes the result o_f fo%iou~i~z~ art FBCs bztild-zu l:rrx in a Chiaigo neighGnrhoocl. sYa ~.,,a ~' ~ . ~ y t _ - , , ~. -