Development Regulations

Without periodic updating, zoning and subdivision codes have a natural tendency to become confusing, redundant, inconsistent, disoriented, and difficult to use. In fact, most of today's codes have been amended so many times that they have become an incomprehensible "verbal jungle" and a serious deterrent to creating desirable urban environments. At best, code problems frustrate all involved - administrators, developers, homebuilders, business owners, public officials, and the general citizenry. At worst, they result in a regulatory system that is inefficient, ineffective, costly, and counter-productive. Based on our extensive experience, Duncan Associates can identify the best approaches, practices, and techniques to address each community's unique needs.

Duncan Associates has drafted over 170 land development codes for cities and counties in 34 states. The firm has drafted codes for all sizes and types of communities from coast to coast. Our code clients include the cities of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Minneapolis, Memphis, Nashville, Portland, and Seattle; and the counties of Salt Lake, Los Angeles, Wake, Sarasota, and Durham.