Reforming Local Development Regulations: Approaches in Five Cities.
Author(s):
Murphy, Michael J.
Publication Date:
01/1982
Sponsoring Organization(s):
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Washington, DC
Performing Organization(s):
International City Management Association Washington, DC
Availability:
Available from International City Management Association, 1120 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Notes:
'Municipal Innovations' n35 Spring 1982 (complete issue). CP
Descriptors:
Incentive zoning. Local government services. Zoning regulations. Land development. Local economic development.
Abstract:
This report summarizes the experiences of five communities that were selected as models of regulation reform to promote development in their areas. The communities are Brattleboro, Vt.; Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Fort Collins, Colo.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Salinas, Calif. Principle issues and techniques emerging from their experience concern new zoning approaches, increasing density, overlay districts, parking as an obstacle to development, single inspections, fast track processing, and development fees. Contracting out for site plan reviews and inspections, State, regulations, streamlining staff response, and political obstacles to regulation reform are still other considerations to be weighed by communities intending to modernize their regulations to encourage development. It is emphasized that local government should seek citizen support through public education efforts and cultivate a good relationship with the development sector. Charts are provided.
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