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Form-Based Codes:
A Consultant’s Perspective
Kristin Ihnchak�Urban Designer | Planner, Farr Associates�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Presentation Overview�
1.� Farr Codes Overview�
2.� Main Street Code Overlay (Bloomington-Normal, IL)�
3.� Lakeland Code Re-write (Lakeland, TN)�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Farr Codes�
Different Ways to Use Form-Based Coding�
•� Create a WHOLE new zoning code�
•� Develop OVERLAYS for sensitive portions of your community�
•� Require the use of a TEMPLATE for planned developments or certain areas (ie TODs)�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Farr Codes: Building Type Components�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Farr Codes: Districts�
Form-Based Zoning� Conventional Zoning�
•� Mapped SPECIFICALLY (by parcel)�
•� Mapped GENERALLY (by area)�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Farr Codes: Uses�
-Narrow use lists to eliminate
extraneous uses�
-Focus uses in desired areas�
Form-Based Code Case Studies �Main Street Introduction�
•� North-South Boundary:��I-55 to Veterans Pkwy�
•� East-West Boundary:��Varies, ~1/2 to 2 blocks in either direction�
•� Municipalities:��Town of Normal & City of Bloomington�
•� Major Institutions:��ISU, IWU, & BroMenn�
Normal
BroMenn
IWU
I-55
Veterans Pkwy
ISU
Bloomington
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Main Street Plan Directives�
•� Code based on Main Street Redevelopment Plan, adopted in 2007�
•� Direction provided for the form-based code included:�
1.� Reversing auto-oriented nature of Corridor�
2.� Creating effective Building Types that produce predictable results�
3.� Rethinking parking requirements�
4.� Concentrating retail development in pedestrian-oriented nodes�
5.� Including landscaping and buffer requirements to improve aesthetics and reduce impervious coverage�
6.� Revising signage requirements to ensure appropriate signage for various contexts along Corridor�
Form-Based Code Case Studies �Main Street Public Involvement�
Main Street Plan (adopted in December 2007)�
1.� 2 Community Meetings (IPS, charrette)�
2.� 2 Open Houses�
Main Street Form-Based Code (in adoption process)�
1.� IPS Community Meeting�
2.� Adoption Meetings�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Main Street Vision: Intersection at Empire and Main�
Form-Based Code Case Studies �Main Street: IPS Translated to Building Types�
Pedestrian
Oriented Signage
Transparent
Windows
Recessed
entry
Form-Based Code Case Studies �Main Street: IPS Translated to Building Types�
Existing Forms� Desired Forms�
Commercial �
Cottage Commercial�
Auto-Oriented�
Corridor�
Iconic�
Form-Based Code Case Studies �Main Street: Commercial Building Types�
Rowhouse�
Manor Multifamily�
Manor�
House�
Form-Based Code Case Studies �Main Street: Residential Building Types�
MS1: Commercial �
MS2: Commercial & Iconic�
MS3: Commercial, Cottage Commercial, & Iconic�
MS4: Auto-Oriented, Corridor, & Iconic�
MS5: Corridor & Iconic�
MSU: Corridor & Iconic�
MS6: Corridor, Rowhouse, Manor Multifamily, & Iconic�
MS7: Manor Multifamily, Manor, & Iconic�
MS8: Manor & Iconic�
MS9: House & Iconic�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Main Street Regulating Plan & Districts�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Introduction�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Comprehensive Plan�
-Adopted in 2006
-Conservation Overlay not
sufficient to cover
sensitive areas
-Showed interest in “TND”
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Zoning Code Components�
I.� Administration
II.� Neighborhood Development Regulations
III.� Resource Protection Regulations
IV.� Zoning Regulations
1.� Districts
2.� Uses
3.� Building Types
4.� Open Space Types
5.� Landscape Standards
6.� Parking, Loading, & Access
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland IPS Results: Commercial�
Existing Forms� Desired Forms�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Commercial Building Types�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland IPS Results: Residential�
Existing Forms� Desired Forms�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Residential Building Types�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Neighborhood Types�
-6 Neighborhood Types, ranging in
intensity from I (least intense) to
V (most intense) & Campus
-Each Neighborhood Type has a
table, illustrative example, & text
-Commercial minimum & maximum
-Permitted building types
-Required open space
-Permitted street types
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Neighborhood Types�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Neighborhood Types�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Conservation Provisions�
Thank you!�
Kristin Ihnchak�Kristin@farrside.com�
312.408.1661�
www.farrside.com�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Street Types: Scenic Corridor�orridor
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Lakeland Street Types: Conservation Street�
Frontage Buffer
-Required for all right-of-ways (except
alleys)
-Depth of 7’; shade trees planted every 35’
-Continuous hedge required between trees
-Fence also required
Side & Rear Landscape Buffer�
-Depth of 5�; 10� for Auto-Oriented �
building type�
-Light or heavy requirements depending�
on adjacent building type�
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Main Street Landscape Buffers�
Interior Parking Lot Landscaping
-Islands required at ends of standing rows
-Island required for every 9th parking space
-Medians required in all free-standing bays
-Every parking space must be located within 50’ of a tree or parking
lot’s edge
Form-Based Code Case Studies�Main Street Interior Parking Lot Landscaping�