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Local Zoning Policy
Effects on Transportation Planning – and vice versaApril, 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
General location and width of major thoroughfares
Building setbacks Access control Street naming Transit considerations R/W, corridors, grade separations Other transportation facilities
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
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
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
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
Shared Opportunities 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 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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