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FBCI gathers the best examples of form-based codes from communities across the United States and abroad. The codes represent a variety of community types and applications of form-based standards. Click on the Show Search Options button to search the library by phrase, location, Driehaus Award recipients, and the categories described below.

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East Billings Urban Renewal District Code

The East Billings Urban Renewal District Code provides standards and regulations for the implementation of the East Billings Urban Revitalization District Master Plan and creates districts integrating new mixed use and residential development with…more

Code Documents

CBD Code and Architectural Guidelines for Delray Beach, Florida

**Driehaus Award Recipient**

The highly descriptive Code and Guidelines provide a strong and enforceable framework for good urban development. The clear metrics, requirements for parking, active uses facing public spaces and the workforce housing are worthy…more

Woodland District Hybrid Form Based Code

**Driehaus Award Recipient**

The Code offers exemplary provisions for transitioning an auto-oriented suburban area into a walkable urban and transit-ready environment. Innovations worthy of emulation include the distinct descriptive intents for each of the three designated…more

Downtown Las Vegas Form-Based Code

The City of Las Vegas is applying a form-based code to implement its master plan vision of becoming a lively mixed-use urban environment centered around transit hubs and activity nodes. The code applies…more

Soledad Downtown Specific Plan

Soledad **Driehaus Honorable Mention**

The Soledad Downtown Specific Plan (Plan) provides direction for the City’s historic downtown and adjacent residential areas. It is intended to guide initiatives that capitalize on the City’s unique assets with the overarching…more

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