Shaping the Future of Leesburg: Kendig Keast Collaborative to Implement enCodePlus for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
Kendig Keast Collaborative implements enCodePlus planning and zoning software platform to rewrite the Town of Leesburg, VA’s Zoning Ordinance.
3D Printed Housing – Embracing the Emerging Concept of 3D Printed Buildings
Learn about 3D printed housing. It’s a sustainable, affordable and durable trend that’s here to stay.
The Rise of Green Industrial Zoning
Developing green industrial zoning districts that both tackle climate change and facilitate investment requires creative, forward-thinking approaches. These include creating eco-industrial parks and collaboration to manage environmental and resource issues.
Ghost Kitchens: Not as Scary as They Sound!
Learn about the unique zoning challenges ghost kitchens and other businesses that never interact with the public present for zoning regulations and the solutions cities are implementing to accommodate these businesses. From industrial zoning districts to relaxed interpretation of business categories, we take a closer look at how cities are adapting to this new trend.
Zoning for Artisan Manufacturing Uses
See how communities are zoning for artisan manufacturing to help promote small business and shopping local.
Zoning for People, Planet and Profits
By zoning for sustainability, communities can help meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Craft Development Codes to Solve the Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is no longer confined to large coastal regions. Here’s how to craft development codes to help correct the nation’s housing disparity.
Why Build Smart Parking Garages?
The trend away from traditional gas guzzlers and toward non-carbon-based fuel is going to require the development of smart parking garages.
The Role of On-Street Parking
Read how the experts at Kendig Keast use enCodePlus software to create zoning for on-street parking, giving the streets back to pedestrians and cyclists.
How to Regulate Food Truck Courts in 2022
Learn how modern zoning practices can regulate food truck courts while still protecting community character.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Building Edition
Recognizing the importance of these existing buildings, many communities are developing adaptive reuse policies and programs to encourage the repurposing of historic buildings over demolition and new construction.
APA Awards Greensboro, NC’s enCodePlus-Powered GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan
American Planning Association (APA), the national association of urban planning professionals, has awarded Greensboro, NC, the prestigious 2022 Daniel Burnham Award for its GSO2040 comprehensive plan, which was built on the enCodePlus planning and zoning technology platform.
Regulating Short Term Rentals: Knock Knock… No one’s home!
In August, the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans held that a city cannot ban non-resident owners from renting out their homes for short term rentals (STR). It found that found the rule violated the Dormant Commerce clause as it discriminated against out-of-state actors.
Vape Shops and Zoning: Controlling the Clouds
When American cities first adopted the practice in the early 1900s, a foundational purpose of zoning was the protection of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. More about regulating vape shops to protect public safety and control the impact on neighboring properties.
The Benefits of Bufferyards: A Sea of Green
By providing parking lot trees and site landscape, you not only provide an aesthetically pleasing environment that increases the value of your property, but a bufferyard also creates a more desirable destination.
Activating the Backs of Businesses Facing Trails
A review of the best ways to activate backs of businesses with double frontages and trails are part of the fabric of the community.
GIS-Powered 3D Zoning Platform Feature: District Summary Tool
Use the District Summary Tool to query an address, parcel ID, or lot to review the zoning designation and description, links to applicable sections of the code, such as the district uses and dimensional standards; supplemental use requirements; parking, sign and landscaping regulations; and applicable procedures.
Outdoor Dining Spaces in Public Right-of-Way
Capitalizing on outdoor right-of-ways to create outdoor dining space has allowed many restaurants to continue doing business in a challenging time.
Frontage Types Promote Mixed-Use Suburbs
Mixed-use development should integrate residential and nonresidential land uses to make efficient use of space to calm traffic and tame sprawl patterns.
Client Reviews of the Leading Planning & Zoning Technology
Client Reviews: Clients sing the praises for our leading planning and zoning technology. No other company in the industry comes close to the advanced, integrated capabilities of enCodePlus’ web-based platform where streamlined collaboration and simple management make it easy to provide 24/7 accessibility to development professionals and the public.