This brief presentation illustrates how today\'s technology can transform municipal zoning codes into easy-to-use electronic documents that are searchable, hyperlinked, and feature graphics (in place of words) to illustrate development regulations. A clear and more visual zoning code can lead to internal cost-savings and efficiency, while attracting economic development with its 24/7 availability.
1. Integrating Everyday Technology into Local Government A Local Economic Development & Customer Service Strategy 28021 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 www.clearzoning.com
2. In the US and beyond, we use and rely on technology on a daily basis for business and personal needs.
31. Shouldn’t technology from our business and personal lives be integrated with local government? Why isn’t it?
32. Source: National League of Cities Many local governments have a renewed interest in policies that support and grow their small business community
33. Source: National League of Cities Many local governments have a renewed interest in policies that support and grow their small business community How can everyday technology help?
34. Source: National League of Cities The National League of Cities suggests that the local policies that have the greatest impact on small business growth are...
36. Source: National League of Cities ... and creating a supportive culture between the local public and private sectors.
37. Source: National League of Cities Regulatory assistance includes one-stop shops and streamlining permitting/zoning processes .
38. Source: National League of Cities “ These...are exactly those things that local small businesses expect from their local government….
39. Source: National League of Cities “ These...are exactly those things that local small businesses expect from their local government. Surprisingly, however, only 59% of cities report providing regulatory assistance ....”
40. Everyday technology can be employed to streamline the permitting & zoning process by making relevant information easy to access and understand .
48. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online? How is this system improving the understanding of the zoning ordinance?
49. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online? Can a user refer easily to related sections of the zoning code?
50. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online? Are you paying an annual fee for hosting your zoning ordinance with an outside vendor?
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60. A clear zoning Code: Clear and Connected Zoning districts are simply laid out as a two-page spread, containing all basic zoning information
61. A clear zoning Code: Clear and Connected Each district features an easy-to-read list of permitted uses, with hyperlinks to relevant sections in the ordinance
62. Each district features an easy-to-read list of basic zoning requirements, with graphics to aid understanding