The City of Cincinnati is currently undertaking a Form-Based Code Study to determine how Form-Based Codes could be incorporated into the Cincinnati Zoning Code. Form-Based Codes are an innovative alternative to conventional zoning that focus on the form of buildings rather than the land use (e.g., the physical character of buildings, and the relationship of buildings to each other and to the street).
Dan Parolek of Opticos Design, Inc. is assisting the City with the study.
Study Documents
Please follow the links below for Form-Based Code Study reports and documentation:
Form-Based Code Resources
The following poster includes the definition of Form-Based Codes, the standard three-step standard process for creating a Form-Based Code, why Form-Based Codes are needed, and components of a Form-Based Code.
Form-Based Code Institute
The Form-Based Code Institute (FBCI) has the goal of setting standards for the practice of Form-Based Coding. The FBCI website includes links to books, articles, code documents, and additional resources from the FBCI.
Cincinnati Form-Based Code Initiative
The Cincinnati Form-Based Code Initiative is a group of developers, builders, bankers, architects, technical, service providers, community, civic and political leaders and public officials.
The website provides additional information on efforts to develop Form-Based Codes throughout the region.
Form-Based Code Examples
Following are links to Form-Based Codes in cities throughout the country:
Grass Valley, California
Livermore, California
Nashville, Tennessee (provides the basis for form-based regulations city-wide)
Peoria, Illinois
Miami, Florida
Denver, Colorado
Contact
Alex Peppers, City Planner
Department of City Planning and Buildings
805 Central Avenue, Suite 700
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: 513-352-4855
Fax: 513-352-4853
E-mail: alex.peppers@cincinnati-oh.gov
