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Tacoma, WA, Historic Preservation Plan
The Historic Preservation Element in the city's comprehensive plan encourages sustainability objectives, including solar panel installations and solar access.Tacoma, WA -
Green River, WY, Green River Comprehensive Master Plan
The Natural Environment chapter of the city's comprehensive plan includes a policy promoting the integration of renewable energy systems into development.Green River, WY -
Historic District Guidelines Martinsville, Virginia
The city's historic district guidelines recommend solar panel placement that is unobtrusive as possible.Martinsville, VA -
Scottsdale, AZ, Residential Solar Plan Review: Quality Submittal Guidelines
This guide explains the city's permitting requirements for residential ground- and roof-mounted solar panels and solar hot water systems.Scottsdale, AZ -
The Interventionist’s Toolkit 1: Provisional, Opportunistic, Ubiquitous, and Odd Tactics in Guerrilla Practice and DIY Urbanism
Places Journal, January 2011by: Mimi ZeigerThis article describes the rise of citizen-driven tactical urbanism projects. -
The Interventionist’s Toolkit 4: Project, Map, Occupy
Places Journal, March 2012by: Mimi ZeigerThis article examines the differences between strategies and tactics in the context of place-based projects. -
Better Block Foundation
2017This website provides information to help people plan and implement tactical urbanism projects that enliven underutilized urban blocks. -
Grand Forks, ND, Parklet Pilot Project
2016This short guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Grand Forks, North Dakota.Grand Forks, ND -
Minneapolis, MN, Parklet Application Manual and Street Café Guidance
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Minneapolis.Minneapolis, MN -
Seattle, WA, Parklet Handbook Streatery Supplement
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of transforming an on-street parking space into an outdoor dining area in Seattle.Seattle, WA -
El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA, Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan
The development code written for this area plan includes a section encouraging the use of solar panels consistent with the code's architectural standards.El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA -
Troy, MI, Master Plan
The Community Energy Planning section of the city's master plan calls for developing a comprehensive energy plan that would promote solar energy use.Troy, MI -
TDR Citizens Guidebook
2009by: Land Use Clinic, University of Georgia School of LawThis guide provides information to community stakeholders interested in designing and implementing transfer of development rights programs. -
Adel, IA, Urban Revitalization Plan Handbook
The city's green building standards for its urban revitalization plan and tax abatement program include several solar-related eligibility requirements.Adel, IA -
Toolkit for Preserving Arts + Affordability + Funkiness
June 2015This guide discusses strategies to maintain affordability to support artists, one of the key pieces of creative placemaking.Burlington, VT -
Livingston, CA, 2025 General Plan
Adopted October 2008by:The Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation chapter of this general plan includes policies that address solar energy use.Livingston, CA -
Lewes, DE, Municipal Code
2014by: City of Lewes, DEThe city's historic district requirements support the installation of solar panels on structures within the district.Lewes, DE -
Approaches to Viewshed Protection Around the Country
Preservation Law Educational Materials, 2009This report highlights view protection approaches for historic and scenic resources in urban areas. -
Project Report for the Red Clay Scenic Valley Scenic Byway Corridor Overlay Standards
November 2016This report summarizes a scenic corridor planning process in New Castle County, Delaware.New Castle County, DE -
Linking Land Use & Ohio’s Waters: Best Local Land Use Practices
2012Chapter 15 of this guidebook connects scenic protection to balanced growth goals.Ohio -
Napa County, CA, Code of Ordinances
2017The county’s zoning code protects the scenic qualities of the county, including ridgelines and hillsides.Napa County, CA -
Cumberland, MD, Zoning Ordinance
by: City of Cumberland, MDThe city’s zoning code establishes a Viewshed Protection Overlay Zoning District to protect and enhance scenic views from downtown Cumberland.Cumberland, MD -
Berkeley, CA, Wireless Telecommunications Program Guidelines for Projects Requiring Telecommunications Encroachment/Excavation Permits
Adopted March 16, 2011This city policy provides aesthetic guidelines for any placement of telecommunications facilities in the public right-of-way.Berkeley, CA -
San Diego, CA, Wireless Communication Facility Guidelines
Updated January 4, 2016These guidelines for wireless facilities in San Diego favor the use of DAS for right-of-way installations in residential areas.San Diego, CA -
Coopersville, MI, Code of Ordinances
2017The city's zoning code addresses DAS and small-cell wireless facilities in the public rights-of-way.Coopersville, MI -
Alameda County, CA, Code of Ordinances
2017The county's land-use code addresses the installation of wireless facilities in the public right-of-way.Alameda County, CA -
Leander, TX, Composite Zoning Ordinance
2017The city's zoning code defines and regulates tiny houses on foundations as a distinct type of dwelling.Leander, TX -
Bentonville, AR, SE Downtown Area Plan
Adopted January 2014This downtown plan establishes a vision for pedestrian-oriented downtown redevelopment.Bentonville, AR -
Azusa, CA, Municipal Code
Updated June 2018The city’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based standard and guidelines for the city’s zoning areas. -
Billings, MT, Code of Ordinances
Updated September 2018The city’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based zoning district. -
Cincinnati, OH, Code of Ordinances
Updated July 2018The city’s zoning code includes mapped optional form-based zoning districts. -
City of Rowlett Form-Based Code
Adopted March 2016The city’s zoning code is a mapped mandatory form-based code. -
Fort Worth, TX, Near Southside Development Standards and Guidelines
Adopted February 2016The city’s development standards and guidelines for its Near Southside District uses a form-based code approach. -
Hamden, CT, Zoning Regulations
Adopted July 2017The town’s zoning code is a mapped mandatory form-based code. -
Village of Hempstead
Updated February 2018The village’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based overlay zone. -
New Castle County, DE, County Code
Updated May 2018The county’s code includes an optional mapped form-based district. -
Newton, NJ, Town Code
Updated June 2018The town’s zoning code is a mapped mandatory form-based code. -
Portsmouth, VA, Uptown D2 District Form-Based Code
Updated January 2016The city’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based code. -
Stratham, NH, Zoning Ordinance
Updated March 2016by: Town of StrathamThe town’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based zoning district. -
San Buenaventura, CA, Midtown Corridors Code
Updated December 2012The city’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based code. -
Thompson’s Station, TN, Land Development Ordinance
Updated September 2018The town’s zoning code is a mapped mandatory form-based code. -
Wilsonville, OR, Development Code
Adopted February 2018The city’s zoning code includes a mapped mandatory form-based overlay zoning district. -
Bozeman, MT, Fiber Master Plan and Feasibility Study
January 2015by: Design NineThis functional plan presents a feasibility analysis and policy recommendations for a municipal broadband network. -
Spokane Valley, WA, Municipal Code
Updated January 2019The city's codified ordinances include regulations for small cell deployment and review periods. -
Creative Placemaking (Artscape)
n.d.This website highlights the benefits of creative placemaking and identifies different strategies that can be adapted to best support communities. -
Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing of Renewables and Efficiency
July 2010by: Bethany Speer, Ron KoenigThis fact sheet outlines the benefits of property-assessed clean energy (PACE) financing and specifically how it addresses barriers to solar purchasing. -
A Municipal Guidebook for Solar Zoning and Permitting: Zoning and Permitting Solar in Your Municipality
December 2012by: Kay Pierce, Paul Lauer, Gordon IsraelsonThis guide is designed to help municipalities update zoning regulations and permitting processes to encourage solar development. -
DVRPC, PA-NJ-DE, Renewable Energy Ordinance Framework: Solar PV
February 2015This guide is designed to help municipalities in metropolitan Philadelphia develop and adopt zoning regulations for small-scale solar energy systems. -
Pinole, CA, Code of Ordinances
Updated April 2019The city’s zoning code allows small-scale wind energy conversion systems in all districts, subject to use-specific standards. -
Pleasanton, CA, Downtown Specific Plan
Updated January 2014This downtown plan details a comprehensive strategy to guide downtown development and public investments.Pleasanton, CA