Desirable Features vs. Present Options
Under Construction...
Desirable Features:
- Searchable and navigable zoning codes, subdivision regulations, general development regulations for storm, sanitary, water, etc. (and building codes?).
- Processes and Players details - identify the players and describe the processes to get land use approvals.
- Basic tutorials - where to get a legal description, how to draw a site plan, how to plan a project, how to be effective at public hearings, necessity of communications with staff, and PR with neighborhood.
- Searchable log of current case status and legacy case data - subdivisions, lot splits, zoning, PUD's, CO plans, PUD plans, BOA. Eventually include building permits and other development applications.
- Online application filing/payment with real-time logging and posting to public meeting agendas.
- "My LandRules" private subscription area for development project files with storage/retrieval, map and site plan making tools.
- GIS interface for current zoning, comprehensive plan, tranportation plans, parcel data, etc. Privacy concerns and ownership of core data will be obstacles.
- Intelligent application builder - Q/A process for applicant to start broad and refine to specific solutions. Assists to narrow search for applicable rules to sort out the root problem from the emotional rambling.
- Admin interface for subscriber entities (local gov't., boards, commissions, administrators) to allow updates to codes, application forms, processes and other management of local customized content.
- Community forum for FAQ's and discussion of development topics. Leave pro and con debates about development and government for other existing community forums and email lists.
- Explore Web Services for dynamic content delivery to make codes and some tools available for connection by other websites.
- Mobile versions of some tools.
- Email newsletter with local land development, construction, government, and people news.