Local Zoning Policy Effects on Transportation Planning – and vice versa April, 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. § ) – Does not apply to “transportation facilities of statewide importance”.  Must coordinate with state agencies  Otherwise locals have regulatory jurisdiction

Future Acquisitions Map  I.C. §  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