[Durham INC] Beyond form-based code

[Tom Miller]

The complaint with performance based zoning is that it is exclusive.  It is
the final step in cementing the idea that city planning is a conversation
between developers and the city planners with no input from ordinary
citizens.  It turns zoning from a public legislative idea into a permit
process.  "If you can meet these criteria, you can do what you want."  No
review, no input.  Everything becomes of-right.  The process becomes an
algorithm.  Usually so complicated that only the professionals and those who
can afford to pay for them can be involved in a meaningful way.  No wonder
it never got off the ground.  Dressing it up with fluff like "Spaces not
sprawl" is just the new kimono on the very familiar practitioner of the
oldest profession.

 

Tom

 

From: INC-list [mailto:inc-list-bounces at rtpnet.org] On Behalf Of Pat
Carstensen
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43 AM
To: inc listserv; Julie McClintock
Subject: [Durham INC] Beyond form-based code

 

There is "performance based zoning" 

 

http://www.citylab.com/housing/2014/08/braving-the-new-world-of-performance-
based-zoning/375926/

 

Of course, you would have to decide on what you want to accomplish.

 

Regards, pat

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