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Current Work on Regulatory Barriers at the Bloustein School

Current Work on Regulatory Barriers at the Bloustein School. Stuart Meck, FAICP/PP, Faculty Fellow and Director, Center for Government Services—stumeck@rci.rutgers.edu U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Call to Action Symposium, Washington, DC October 17, 2008.

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Current Work on Regulatory Barriers at the Bloustein School

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  1. Current Work on Regulatory Barriers at the Bloustein School Stuart Meck, FAICP/PP, Faculty Fellow and Director, Center for Government Services—stumeck@rci.rutgers.edu U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Call to Action Symposium, Washington, DC October 17, 2008

  2. A National Survey of Local Land-Use Regulations • Researchers: Robert W. Burchell & Michael L. Lahr, et al. • Completed for HUD, OPDR, July 2008 • Objective: Test survey instrument designed to obtain data on local land-use regulation • Survey could be used to gather nationwide land use data

  3. A National Survey of Local Land-Use Regulations • Tested questionnaire in one pretest location and four focus group locations • New Brunswick (pretest) • Atlanta • Boston • Twin Cities • Portland

  4. A National Survey of Local Land-Use Regulations • Questions • Understandable by laypersons • Neutral tone • Balance between zoning, subdivision, incentives • Emphasis on development rather than redevelopment • Probing, but not difficult to complete

  5. A National Survey of Local Land-Use Regulations • Hypothetical development examples • Whether certain types of development would be permitted locally • Two densities of s.f., and three densities of m.f. • Concrete examples of what land-use controls apply to given situations

  6. Methods to Expedite Processing of Permits, Plans and Permits • Prepared by Stuart Meck with David Hattis • Conducted for Hillsborough County, Florida (2008) • Project manager: Sam Casella, FAICP/PP, Clearwater, FL • Objective: Identify the potential for regulatory streamlining • Part of a series of studies involving all aspects of land use planning and regulatory documents

  7. Methods to Expedite Processing of Permits, Plans and Permits • Examined • Hillsborough County Comprehensive Plan • Land Development Regulations • Development Review Procedures Manual • Construction Code • Consolidated Impact Assessment Ordinance • Interviews—Nonprofits, County staff, builders • 15 specific recommendations

  8. Methods to Expedite Processing of Permits, Plans and Permits • Establish single formal policy for affordable housing (AH) developments • Revise methodology for projecting AH and establish production goals • Commission preapproved building plans for entry-level or infill housing

  9. Methods to Expedite Processing of Permits, Plans and Permits • Initiate advanced zoning of areas for AH • Waive performance bond requirements for AH • Establish standard covenants and deed restrictions • Permit AH as of right on nonconforming lots • Establish separate track for construction code enforcement for AH projects with cross-trained inspectors • Establish LDC drafting unit for code amendments

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