Impact Fee Schedule Revision, effective OCT 12, 2023 with increase in transportation component

Form-Based Code DRAFT

Image of context specific zoning through a form-based code

Please note that the Form-Based Code is currently a DRAFT document.

This proposed code is set to replace the existing Land Development Code after final adoption with future advertised public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. For additional information, please contact the Crystal River Growth Management Department at 352-212-8226.

In June 2023, the City of Crystal River embarked on a transformative partnership with esteemed urban planning firm, Stringfellow Planning & Design. Together, they set out on a visionary project to shape the city's future through the development of a Form-Based Code that harmonizes with Crystal River's Civic Master Plan.

Where the City’s existing code takes a traditional approach with a focus on the use of the land, the new proposed form-based code seeks to establish a clear community character through the building “form” and the relationships that development has with the public.

The image above helps to demonstrate how the Form-Based Code envisions the City as various transect zones, each with varying standards to regulate the built environment in ways that impact how an area feels. Standards for each context or “transect zone” specify the desired character and development forms found along streets and public spaces, and prescribe the physical attributes of development, shaping the physical environment in a predictable way.

The goal is to ensure that development in the city is well-designed and responsive to the needs and goals of the community. The Form-Base Code will provide clear guidelines and standards for developers, property owners, and city officials, with the desire to create a vibrant and livable community that is attractive to residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Public workshops will be held on February 1, 2023, and February 26, 2024, to gather feedback on the current draft of the proposed Form-Based Code. With those updates, the Form-Based Code will come back before the Planning Commission for recommendation and the City Council for final adoption.

Below, as supporting documents, the current (02.07.24) draft Form-Base Code and draft Crystal River Zoning Map are provided along with the most recent newspaper advertisement and press release for the public workshops.