Land Use & Zoning
What does 'form-based code' zoning mean in the context of Oregon urban planning?
AA zoning system based on the tax form value of properties
BA land use regulation that prioritizes building form, scale, and relationship to the street over land use type✓ Correct
CA zoning code that only applies to residential forms
DA federal zoning framework applied uniformly to all Oregon cities
Explanation
Form-based codes regulate physical form — building height, setbacks, facade requirements, street relationships — rather than focusing primarily on land use type. Cities like Portland use form-based elements to create walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods where the physical environment supports pedestrian life, regardless of whether uses are residential, commercial, or mixed.
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