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Form-Based Codes


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A form-based code places more emphasis on regulating the form and scale of buildings and their placement along and within public spaces (such as sidewalks, street trees, street furniture). Some of the urban planning goals of form-based codes include curbing urban sprawl, promoting pedestrian safety, and preserving the fabric of historic neighborhoods.