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| Design Guidelines Evaluates the appropriateness of buildings, properties, and land uses to create an architecturally and physically cohesive area of specified character. |
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Improved Development Regulations for the City of Blue Ridge, Georgia Updated Designs for McRae and Helena Downtowns Implementation Examples Outside Georgia |
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Guides For Implementing This Tool
Model Code Introduction and User Guide
An Introduction and User Guide for "Alternatives to Conventional Zoning: Model Land-Use Management Code"
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/PlanningQualityGrowth/programs/modelcode.asp
Model Ordinances
Design Guidelines (DCA Model Code 9-3)
Evaluates the appropriateness of buildings, properties, and land uses to create an architecturally and physically cohesive area of specified character.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/PlanningQualityGrowth/programs/modelcode.asp
Aids For Visualizing This Tool
No records available.Georgia Implementation Examples
Fannin County, GA - The implemented development regulations will maintain the community's character by improving the pattern, design, and aesthetics in the rapily growing area along State Route 515 (Appalachian Development Highway).
Telfair County, GA - Students and professors at the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design (CED), along with The Crossroads Cities, Inc., conducted a charette to update the design of the McRae and Helena downtowns.
Implementation Examples Outside Georgia
No data available at this time. Check back for updates.Other Resources
Center for Community Design, Planning and Preservation Charrette Connection
This program is part of the Center for Community Design, Planning and Preservation at the College of Environment and Design and the University of Georgia Information such as what is a charrette, reports from past charrettes, student involvement and charrette request information.
http://www.sed.uga.edu/pso/charrettes.html
Master Bibliography - DCA Model Code Alternatives to Conventional Zoning
A list of the reference materials consulted DCA's original Alternatives to Conventional Zoning Project. This specific bibliography corresponds to a previous version of the Model Code which is no longer available online; however, the value and usefulness of this material and an informational resource is undiminished.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/OtherResources/AltZ/MasterBiblgrphy_AltZ.pdf
Task 1 Report: Land Use Problems and Issues in Rural Georgia
This report was the first major work product of DCA's original Alternatives to Conventional Zoning project and was included as an appendix in the first iteration of the Model Code. It provides a thorough analysis of the major land-use management issues, the primary problems with land-development, and the largest impediments to effective regulation faced by local governments across the state. Please note that any code sections mentioned in this document correspond to a version of the Model Code which is no longer available on the web; but, the analysis and discussion contained therein remains highly informative and useful.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/OtherResources/AltZ/Task1Report.pdf
Task 2 Report: Alternative Land Use Management Techniques
This report was the second major work product of DCA's original Alternatives to Conventional Zoning project and was included as an appendix in the first iteration of the Model Code. "The Task 2 Report" identifies, describes, and evaluates new and alternative approaches to land-use management and land-development that are being implemented by local governments from across the State of Georgia and the nation. It discusses their potential use in addressing the problems and issues associated with regulation those activities in rural Georgia. Please note that any code sections mentioned in this document correspond to a version of the Model Code which is no longer available on the web; but, the analysis and discussion contained therein remains highly informative and useful.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/intra_nonpub/Toolkit/OtherResources/AltZ/Task2Report.pdf
