Form-Based Coding Experience

Opticos has the most diverse experience with Form-Based Coding of any firm in the country. This experience includes writing of Form-Based Codes from a citywide to project specific scale, the administering of Form-Based Codes for public planning agencies, and designing within communities regulated by FBCs.

Citywide: Creating a Framework for Low-Carbon Walkable Communities

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Project-Specific: An Effective Tool for Implementing Smart Growth Projects

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Regional Applications: Establishing a Framework for Sustainable Growth

Buildings: Architectural Designs within Form-Based Code Areas

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Strategic Advisor: Administering and Implementing Form-Based Codes

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Form-Based Codes: A Guide for Planners, Urban Designers, Municipalities, and Developers
Daniel G. Parolek, AIA, Karen Parolek, Paul C. Crawford, FAICP

Form-Based Code Articles

The Evolution of Form-Based Codes
by Daniel Parolek
Published in Northern News September/October 2007 Edition

Downtowns and Form-Based Codes: The Other Side of the Story
by Daniel Parolek, Karen Parolek, Paul Crawford, and Stefanos Polyzoides
Published in Cal Planner May/June 2007

Download Opticos' Form-Based Codes

Hercules Bayfront Form-Based Code, Hercules, CA

Downtown Master Plan and Zoning Code Update, Benicia, CA

Lower Arsenal Mixed-Use Specific Plan, Benicia, CA

Development Code Update and Form-Based Code, Grass Valley, CA