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

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3. 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

4. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 3 Model Ordinances coastalprotection surface water management meadow protection Best Local Land Use Practices

5. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Comprehensive Planning Conservation 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 Practices 11 Guidance Documents

6. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 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

7. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 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

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11. 2. COMPACT DEVELOPMENT Apply Compact Development where appropriate Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

12. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Compact Development Residential, commercial or mixed use Strong neighborhood design Pedestrian walkability Range of housing choices Range of transportation choices

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16. 3. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT  Adopt storm water management and erosion control regulations for design and construction Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

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19. 4. STREAM AND WETLAND SETBACKS Adopt stream and wetland setback zoning regulations Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

20. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 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)

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23. 5.CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT Apply Conservation Development, with adequate standards, where appropriate Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

24. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov ConventionalConservation Development 40-50% Permanent Open Space Quality Open Space Resource Protection Appropriate Development Intensity

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29. Stream setback in a conservation development

30. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 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

31. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 6.MEADOW PROTECTION (NATURAL AREAS ESTABLISHMENT) Allow natural meadows, succession under controlled conditions Top Priority Best Local Land Use Practices

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33. BLLUP Program 2004-2010 awareness sessions technical workshops, technical assistance DVD for local officials Case Studies – analysis and workshops

34. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 2010 Case Studies Project Add photo here

35. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 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

36. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Runoff Conveyance / Diversion Storage Detention Retention Treatment Physical Chemical Biological Peak Attenuation Discharge Infiltration Evapotranspiration Pollutants (to Disposal) Control Systems What are Best Practices? Runoff Source Control Precipitation Pollutant Source Control Impervious Infiltration Evapotranspiration Pervious Source Controls Preservation Restoration Resource Protection

37. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov “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

38. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Decision Making Process for Site Planning in the Lake Erie Basin Guiding 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

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40. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Designing to Project Objectives Financial Viability u Property value u Construction costs u Marketability u Sustainability u Maintenance Environmental Values u Quantity (Volume) discharges u Quality (Pollutant) discharges u Aquatic Habitat u Terrestrial Habitat u Regulations Community Values u Health u Safety u Welfare u Aesthetics

41. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov 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

42. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Best Local Land Use Practices – Resources Available Web site www.balancedgrowth.ohio.govwww.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

43. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Ed Hammett Executive Director Sandra Kosek-Sills Environmental Specialist lakeeriecommission@ameritech. net 419.245.2514 Gail Hesse Administrator Gail.Hesse@epa.state.oh.us 614.644.2146 Kirby Date, AICP Best Local Land Use Practices Program Manager 216.687.5477 k.date@csuohio.edu

44. balancedgrowth.ohio.gov Questions? Kirby Date, AICP Tel. 216-687-5477 k.date@csuohio.edu