Arlington’s plans for implementing form-based code in the city are, well, taking form.
The initiative looks to reimagine zoning in the city, focusing less on what developments are allowed in specific areas and instead creating a list of acceptable options for that space’s use – such as retail, office, multi-family and mixed use.
But the code goes beyond that, standardizing the smaller details on development, such as a range of height options based on location, types of parking required and even aesthetics to create a theme or atmosphere in parts of the city…