JARGON BUSTER

Cut through the planning jargon with our Jargon Buster, a plain-language guide to the terms, acronyms, and code-speak that confuse everyone but planners. Simple, clear, and a little cheeky.

Form-Based Code

Zoning that focuses on how buildings look and interact with the street, not just what they’re used for.

ZOP Translation: Less “What are you?” and more “How do you look standing next to a sidewalk?”

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