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CODES AND REGULATIONS

Explore proactive policies and guidelines for sustainable growth in Madison County, focusing on residential development along strategic corridors and greenways. Learn about smart growth initiatives and mixed-income transit-oriented development to promote a prosperous community. Discover how variances can encourage smart growth patterns while considering public interests and welfare.

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CODES AND REGULATIONS

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  1. CODES AND REGULATIONS

  2. Future Growth in Madison County • Residentialgrowthisexpected to continue along the I-75 and US-25 corridor, whichiscurrentlylargelyundeveloped Future Land Use MapMadison County 2010 Comprehensive Plan, p. 173. Madison County Bikeways and Greenways PlanAllen, et.al., p. 36.

  3. An Ounce of Prevention… • Use of proactive techniques help guide growth • Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design & Development • Partnership for SustainableCommunities (DOT, HUD, EPA) • Mixed Income Transit OrientedDevelopment, Action Guide (Federal Transit Administration) • National Association of Homebuilders, National Green Building Standard 2008

  4. …A Pound of Cure • Proactive policies for prosperouscommunities • Allowappropriate-scale variances thatwould encourage Smart Growth in Madison County, as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan • “Continue to pay special attention to proposed development to ensure smart growth patterns continue by concentrating growth to those areas within the Urban Corridor, Rural Corridor and Rural Community designated boundaries.” (Comp Plan, p. 98) • "Will granting of the variance be contrary to the public's interests and will it impact the public health, safety, and welfare?” Example Board of Adjustments ApplicationFlower Mound, TX http://www.flower-mound.com/bldginsp/request_for_variance_or_appeal.pdf

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