CODES AND REGULATIONS

Future Growth in Madison County• Residential growth is expected to continue along the I-75

and US-25 corridor, which is currently largely undeveloped

Future Land Use MapMadison County 2010 Comprehensive Plan, p. 173.

Madison County Bikeways and Greenways PlanAllen, et.al., p. 36.

An Ounce of Prevention…• Use of proactive techniques help guide growth

• Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design & Development• Partnership for Sustainable Communities (DOT, HUD, EPA)• Mixed Income Transit Oriented Development, Action Guide (Federal

Transit Administration)• National Association of Homebuilders, National Green Building Standard

2008

…A Pound of Cure• Proactive policies for prosperous communities

• Allow appropriate-scale variances that would encourage Smart Growth in Madison County, as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan

• “Continue to pay special attention to proposed development to ensure smart growth patterns continue by concentrating growth to those areas within the Urban Corridor, Rural Corridor and Rural Community designated boundaries.” (Comp Plan, p. 98)

• "Will granting of the variance be contrary to the public's interests and will it impact the public health, safety, and welfare?”

Example Board of Adjustments ApplicationFlower Mound, TXhttp://www.flower-mound.com/bldginsp/request_for_variance_or_appeal.pdf