Land Use & Zoning

A Texas city's 'form-based code' (FBC) regulates development primarily based on:

AThe permitted uses in a zone
BThe physical form of buildings and their relationship to public spaces, rather than primarily regulating land uses✓ Correct
CThe financial capacity of developers
DThe number of units allowed per acre

Explanation

Form-based codes regulate the design, mass, scale, and placement of buildings and their relationship to streets and public spaces rather than focusing primarily on land use categories. FBCs emphasize walkability, street-level activation, building facades, and physical character of neighborhoods. Some Texas cities have adopted FBCs for specific districts.

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