Publisher's Synopsis
Though aesthetic legislation is now common practice in most cities and jurisdictions, previous publications in this area have failed to address the many issues and problems that occur. This book offers practical advice for creating or administering a design review system, including how to avoid legal, procedural and philosophical potholes. Featuring descriptions of the general issues of design review written by authors with differing professions and perspectives, this text presents case examples from an historic town, suburban areas and cities of all sizes. Finally, reputable authors examine the underlying assumptions of design control and reveal some of the inconsistencies and discrepancies which plague this planning tool.
