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Local Zoning Policy

Local Zoning Policy. Effects on Transportation Planning – and vice versa April, 2005. Local Land Use Planning Act. Foundation is the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element Required Land Use and Zoning Process for Laymen Focus is Policy. Comprehensive Plan Transportation Considerations.

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Local Zoning Policy

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  1. Local Zoning Policy Effects on Transportation Planning – and vice versa April, 2005

  2. Local Land Use Planning Act • Foundation is the Comprehensive Plan • Transportation Element Required • Land Use and Zoning • Process for Laymen • Focus is Policy

  3. Comprehensive Plan Transportation Considerations • General location and width of major thoroughfares • Building setbacks • Access control • Street naming • Transit considerations • R/W, corridors, grade separations • Other transportation facilities

  4. Land Use Element • Natural land types • Intrinsic suitability for agriculture, mineral extraction, preservation, housing, commerce, industry and public facilities • Future land use map • Basis of zoning

  5. Comp Plan Doesn’t Regulate • Serves as a “Land Use Constitution” • Regulatory ordinances – zoning and subdivision – restrict private parties • Limited jurisdiction – (I.C. §67-6528) – Does not apply to “transportation facilities of statewide importance”. • Must coordinate with state agencies • Otherwise locals have regulatory jurisdiction

  6. Future Acquisitions Map • I.C. §67-6517 • Allows corridor reservation • Sixty (60) days to act when permit is requested • No city uses • Not a practical tool

  7. Zoning/Site Planning • Cooperative tool for corridor management • Develop plans to manage access • Standards need to be incorporated into zoning ordinance • Shared undertaking • State and locals need shared vision

  8. Local land use Comprehensive plan Zoning Site planning Subdivision regulation Special uses Setbacks Pedestrian ways Traffic planning Access management Other technical support Funding Construction support Shared Opportunities

  9. Shared Responsibilities • Develop plans together • Explain to one another why certain choices are preferred • Use tools in complementary manner • Liability and indemnification • Avoid overreaching • Appreciate the long-term vision of each community

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