This brief presentation illustrates how today\'s technology can transform municipal zoning codes into easy-to-use electronic documents that are searchable, hyperlinked, and feature graphics (in place of words) to illustrate development regulations. A clear and more visual zoning code can lead to internal cost-savings and efficiency, while attracting economic development with its 24/7 availability.

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2. In the US and beyond, we use and rely on technology on a daily basis for business and personal needs.

3. mobile phones….

4. In 2005, 13% of US population has a mobile phone Source: International Association for Wireless Telecommunications

5. In 2010, 96% of US population has a mobile phone Source: International Association for Wireless Telecommunications

6. Source: Pew Research Center computers….

7. In 2010, 57% of US households have a desktop computer Source: International Association for Wireless Telecommunications

8. In 2010, 56% of US households have a laptop computer Source: International Association for Wireless Telecommunications

9. In 2010, 12% of US households own a reading device (i.e., Kindle, Nook) Source: International Association for Wireless Telecommunications

10. In 2010, 8% of US households own a tablet (i.e., iPad) Source: International Association for Wireless Telecommunications

11. Source: Pew Research Center Businesses make money using the internet….

12. In 2009, $1,862 billion in manufacturing trade resulting from e-commerce Source: US Census

13. In 2009, $145 billion in retail trade resulting from e-commerce Source: US Census

14. Source: US Census We expect answers from the internet….

15. In 2010, 77% of US adults use the internet Source: Pew Research Center

16. In 2010, 92% of US adult internet users send or read email Source: Pew Research Center

17. In 2010, 87% of US adult internet users use a search engine to find information Source: Pew Research Center

18. In 2010, 67% of US adult internet users look for information about their local, state or federal government Source: Pew Research Center

19. In 2010, 66% of US adult internet users buy a product online Source: Pew Research Center

20. Source: US Census We use the internet to connect with each other….

21. In 2010, 61% of US adult internet users visit social networking sites Source: Pew Research Center

22. In 2010, 38 is the average age of social networking site users Source: Pew Research Center

23. What about you?

24. Own a mobile phone?

25. Own a mobile phone? Own a computer?

26. Own a mobile phone? Own a computer? Use the internet for business?

27. Own a mobile phone? Own a computer? Use the internet for business? Use the internet for personal use?

28. Own a mobile phone? Own a computer? Use the internet for business? Use the internet for personal use? Send and read email?

29. Own a mobile phone? Own a computer? Use the internet for business? Use the internet for personal use? Send and read email? Do online research?

30. Shouldn’t everyday technology from our business and personal lives be integrated with local government?

31. Shouldn’t technology from our business and personal lives be integrated with local government? Why isn’t it?

32. Source: National League of Cities Many local governments have a renewed interest in policies that support and grow their small business community

33. Source: National League of Cities Many local governments have a renewed interest in policies that support and grow their small business community How can everyday technology help?

34. Source: National League of Cities The National League of Cities suggests that the local policies that have the greatest impact on small business growth are...

35. Source: National League of Cities ... providing regulatory assistance...

36. Source: National League of Cities ... and creating a supportive culture between the local public and private sectors.

37. Source: National League of Cities Regulatory assistance includes one-stop shops and streamlining permitting/zoning processes .

38. Source: National League of Cities “ These...are exactly those things that local small businesses expect from their local government….

39. Source: National League of Cities “ These...are exactly those things that local small businesses expect from their local government. Surprisingly, however, only 59% of cities report providing regulatory assistance ....”

40. Everyday technology can be employed to streamline the permitting & zoning process by making relevant information easy to access and understand .

41. clear zoning is a municipal coding process

45. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This?

46. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This? Can most of your municipal staff answer basic zoning questions?

47. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online?

48. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online? How is this system improving the understanding of the zoning ordinance?

49. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online? Can a user refer easily to related sections of the zoning code?

50. Does Your Ordinance Look Like This Online? Are you paying an annual fee for hosting your zoning ordinance with an outside vendor?

60. A clear zoning Code: Clear and Connected Zoning districts are simply laid out as a two-page spread, containing all basic zoning information

61. A clear zoning Code: Clear and Connected Each district features an easy-to-read list of permitted uses, with hyperlinks to relevant sections in the ordinance

62. Each district features an easy-to-read list of basic zoning requirements, with graphics to aid understanding

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