How do form-based codes differ from traditional zoning codes?

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Traditional zoning laws and codes tend to apply uniformly for all types of buildings meeting a certain classification (such as single use housing units) or zoning area (such as a commercial district). Form-based codes focus on individual neighborhoods and urban districts, and focus on the outward appearance of buildings, transit patterns for walking, biking, and personal vehicles, and the creation of public spaces. While both types of zoning law address safety and nuisance, form-based codes focus explicitly on the “look and feel” and livability of a neighborhood and the amenities it provides to residents.

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