The Risks of Getting It Wrong

Miscalculations in development projects aren’t just inconvenient—they can be costly. Too few parking spaces; incorrect sign areas, heights and types; wrong plant types or counts; too few affordable housing units; or insufficient pervious areas can result in redesigns, delays, and regulatory conflicts. Inconsistent interpretations of code language can create confusion for applicants and inefficiencies for staff. Even small errors, when repeated across dozens of applications, can lead to systemic breakdowns in the review process.

Custom-built calculators address these issues by standardizing how calculations are performed and making the logic behind them transparent. That consistency improves both the speed and the quality of project reviews.

Built for Your Code. Calibrated to Your Standards.

enCodePlus provides a suite of customizable development calculators, each one built to reflect the specific zoning, subdivision, and permitting requirements of your jurisdiction. These tools aren’t off-the-shelf — they’re configured based on your ordinances, standards, specifications and preferred logic. And because local codes evolve, each calculator is designed for easy updates, keeping your calculations aligned with current standards.

Whether embedded within your online code, integrated into development applications, or published in your permitting portal, these calculators support consistent, accurate decision-making.

Smarter Tools for Better Results

Custom calculators simplify the development process. They translate complex code into clear inputs and outputs, saving time for both applicants and staff. Users can see exactly what’s required for their project—whether it’s the number of parking spaces, the size of a sign, or the required landscaping buffer.

By standardizing how calculations are performed, these tools reduce back-and-forth and speed up approvals. That means less time spent interpreting code and more time moving projects forward.

Calculator Types Tailored to Common Needs

enCodePlus development calculators cover a broad range of regulatory needs:

• Bufferyard Calculators determine required widths and planting requirements, and may include visual tools to assess opacity standards.
• Development Yield Calculators establish allowable dwelling units and required open space based on zoning and development type.
• Fee Calculators manage everything from permit fees to inspections, with logic based on project type, size, and location.
• Floor Area Calculators help determine gross and net floor space, factoring in lot size, building height, and setback requirements.
• Landscaping Calculators clarify how many and what types of plantings are needed in various areas like parking lots and streetscapes.
• Parkland Dedication Calculators calculate required land or fees in-lieu for parks, trails, and greenways.
• Parking and Loading Calculators quantify space requirements by use type, occupancy, and context, while accounting for shared or deferred parking options.
• Signage Calculators define what signs are allowed—including height, area, and placement—based on location and regulation type.

Designed for the Way You Work

These tools aren’t just accurate—they’re easy to use. They guide users through the logic of your code step by step and generate clear, actionable results. Each output can include explanations, footnotes, and links back to the relevant section of your ordinance, so there’s no guesswork involved.

Whether you’re a planner reviewing site plans, a plans examiner checking building plans, or a business owner checking sign requirements, customizable development calculators remove ambiguity and support smarter decisions.

Perhaps the biggest benefit of these development calculators is the fact that they are written, calibrated, built and tested by AICP-certified planners. These former city and county planners are zoning authors, innovators and technicians with years of first-hand experience administering these regulations.

These powerful calculators are created by planning professionals just like you who understand the nuances of effective planning – not salespeople or software developers simply trying to sell another widget.

Better Data. Stronger Outcomes.

With enCodePlus development calculators, communities gain more than just convenience—they gain accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. These tools make your development process easier to navigate and more predictable, helping ensure that both staff and stakeholders are working from the same standards.

To explore how customizable calculators can streamline your code administration and improve outcomes across the board, schedule a FREE demo/consultation!

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