Balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Best Local Land Use Practices Kirby Date, AICP Cleveland State University

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Best Local Land Use Practices

Kirby Date, AICPCleveland State University



• Location of development for minimum impact• Management and control of storm water and

erosion• Protection of stream and wetland areas so

they can do their job as storm water infrastructure

• Protection of scenic, historic and natural resources to help retain our “great place”

Local Governments Can Have a Big Impact on Watershed and Community Quality


3 Model Ordinances

coastal coastal protectionprotection

surface watersurface watermanagementmanagement

meadow protectionmeadow protection

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Comprehensive PlanningConservation Development

Compact Development

Transfer of Development Rights

Steep Slope Protection

Historic Preservation

Source Water Protection

Woodland Protection

Access Management

Brownfields Redevelopment

Scenic Protection

Agricultural Protection

Best Local Land Use PracticesBest Local Land Use Practices11 Guidance Documents


Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

1. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

• Have a comprehensive plan that meets minimum standards; update it every 3 to 5 years


Comprehensive Planning: the Key to Balance

• Sets development and conservation goals in an organized fashion

• Plans for long-term financial stability• Resolves tradeoffs up-front• Provides for future logical, consistent

decision making• Legal stability: logical justification of

decisions• Sets a framework for implementation





2. COMPACT DEVELOPMENT

• Apply Compact Development where appropriate



Compact Development

• Residential, commercial or mixed use

• Strong neighborhood design• Pedestrian walkability• Range of housing choices• Range of transportation choices





3. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

Adopt storm water management and erosion control regulations for design and construction





4. STREAM AND WETLAND SETBACKS

• Adopt stream and wetland setback zoning regulations



Stream And Wetland Setbacks

• Zoning setback similar to front and side yards

• Improves storm drainage infrastructure function of creeks and waterways

• Width determined by drainage area of the sub watershed, or wetland category

• Typical setback provisions apply (variances, grandfathering, enforcement)




5.CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT

• Apply Conservation Development, with adequate standards, where appropriate



Conventional Conservation Development

•40-50% Permanent Open Space•Quality Open Space•Resource Protection•Appropriate Development Intensity






Stream setback in a conservation development


Benefits of Conservation Development

• Property values are enhanced or remain the same• Faster absorption – better resale values/time• Diversity of housing product to accommodate

diverse buyer market• Protects natural, scenic and cultural resources• Can reduce storm drainage, infrastructure costs• Reduces impervious surface• Open space provides options for riparian, wetland,

and storm water protection• Provides opportunity to restore/enhance

vegetation


6. MEADOW PROTECTION

(NATURAL AREAS ESTABLISHMENT)

• Allow natural meadows, succession under controlled conditions




BLLUP Program 2004-2010

• awareness sessions• technical workshops, • technical assistance• DVD for local officials• Case Studies – analysis and

workshops


2010 Case Studies Project

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Project Objectives• Resolve real and perceived barriers to

acceptance of best practices by:– Developers– Local Governments– Buyers / tenants

• Illustrate how properly-applied best practices can reduce costs and enhance property values

• Provide adequate detail to support cost-effective implementation

• Be repeatable for on-going education


RunoffConveyance /Diversion

StorageDetentionRetention

TreatmentPhysicalChemicalBiological

PeakAttenuation Discharge

Infiltration

Evapotranspiration

Pollutants(to Disposal)

Control Systems

What are Best Practices?

Runoff Source Control

Pollutant Source Control

Impervious

Infiltration

Evapotranspiration

Pervious

Source Controls

PreservationRestoration

Resource Protection


“Mythbusters” Factsheet

• Objective:– Question commonly accepted

development procedures– Present documented support of

alternative development procedures• Factsheet Contents

– 6 different common development storm water control practice areas

– Myths/facts for each


Decision Making Process for Site Planning in the Lake Erie BasinGuiding Principles:

– Design to established project objectives– Integrate existing water and terrestrial resources

into site design– Fix “dysfunctional” streams– Focus on controlling the flow – pollution control will

follow• “Start at the Source” to manage runoff• Control all runoff per site conditions: infiltrate &

evapotranspirate & detain– Use “Triple bottom line” approach to identify multi-

objective benefits: community & environment & financial

Step 2: Develop Site Layout Plan

Step 3: Site and Select Storm Water Controls

Step 1: Define Project Objectives and Performance Standards

START

STOP

Step 4: Assess Cost Effectiveness of Site Layout

Acceptable Site Layout?

NO

YES

Step 5: Prepare Final Improvement Plan


Detention

Detention

Detentio

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Designing to Project Objectives

Financial Viability

Property value

Construction costs

Marketability

Sustainability

Maintenance

Environmental Values

Quantity (Volume) discharges

Quality (Pollutant) discharges

Aquatic Habitat

Terrestrial Habitat

Regulations

Step 2: Develop Site Layout Plan

Step 3: Site and Select Storm Water Controls

Step 1: Define Project Objectives and Performance Standards

START

STOP

Step 4: Assess Cost Effectiveness of Site Layout

Acceptable Site Layout?

NO

YES

Step 5: Prepare Final Improvement Plan

Community Values

Health

Safety

Welfare

Aesthetics


Statewide BLLUP Program 2010+ Year

• State Agency Steering Committee – project oversight

• Statewide Advisory Group – broad review of BLLUP documents

• Ohio Regions Strategies – identify local providers and needed support for their missions

• Message and Materials Development – statewide relevance

• Network Development – statewide network of providers and others to provide support, education, training, materials, message

• Ongoing case study and workshop development


Best Local Land Use Practices – Resources Available

• Web site www.balancedgrowth.ohio.gov

• Best Local Land Use Practices document – issues, guidance, recommendations

• Model and Example regulations• Education and technical workshops• Case studies• DVD for elected officials and business

interests• Ongoing technical assistance


Ed HammettExecutive DirectorSandra Kosek-SillsEnvironmental [email protected]

Gail [email protected]

Kirby Date, AICPBest Local Land Use PracticesProgram [email protected]


Questions?

Kirby Date, AICPTel. 216-687-5477

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