1. Development Workshop November 11, 2013

2. Vision Support the rural landscape Help existing places thrive Create great new places Troy, TX Comprehensive Plan

3. Area 8 miles of IH-35 maximum or 85,000 linear feet both sides

4. Project Goals Stimulate Investment and Revenue Growth Strengthen Community Image and Identity – A Stronger Sense of Place Emphasize Quality and Sustainable Development Build Local Ownership and Involvement Get the Right Implementation Tools 8 miles, make ‘em count

5. Development Tools Planning Zoning & Uses that Draw People Historic Preservation Signs Economic Development Funding Landscaping & Decorations Architecture Transportation Personnel

6. Regulation “Hard rules are okay, as long as we know what they are.” Rick Duggan, Schlosser Development

7. Regulation This

8. Regulation Not this

9. Regulation This

10. Regulation Not this

11. Design Standards Cities can regulate aesthetics Create or perpetuate a look Exterior Design Standards and Planned Development Districts

12. Design Standards Before

13. Design Standards After

14. Development Tools Planning Zoning & Uses that Draw People Historic Preservation Signs Economic Development Funding Landscaping & Decorations Architecture Transportation Personnel

15. Thank You sallie@texasmunicipallawyers.com 512.473.2527