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Current Work on Regulatory Barriers at the Bloustein School. Stuart Meck, FAICP/PP, Faculty Fellow and Director, Center for Government Services—[email protected] U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Call to Action Symposium, Washington, DC October 17, 2008. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Center for Government Services
Current Work on Regulatory Barriers at the Bloustein SchoolStuart Meck, FAICP/PP, Faculty Fellow and
Director, Center for Government Services—[email protected]
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Call to Action Symposium, Washington, DC
October 17, 2008
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
Center for Government Services
Current Regulatory Barriers Work
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
