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Urban
Design
Functions of the Division
The
Urban Design Division produces residential and commercial
design studies relating to the physical and visual qualities
of the built environment to enhance a neighborhood’s
livability and a business district’s economic viability.
The Division reviews Municipal Planning Board (MPB)
and Board Zoning Adjustment (BZA)
cases for consistency with the City’s urban design goals.
The division also conducts Appearance Reviews (AR) for certain projects to
ensure consistency with the City’s Urban Design goals. The
Urban Design Division develops, monitors and updates the City’s
Growth Management Plan
Urban Design Element, a 20-year general policy guide to
decisions about the development pattern and the physical
appearance of the City as a whole. The Urban Design division
also monitors and recommends changes to the Land Development Code, as needed.
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