Based upon extensive public input, discussion with City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and evaluation of community expectations and future needs, ten land use principles were developed to serve as the basis for evaluation of future development proposals. City Council adopted Resolution 64-06 on August 21, 2006 to set common design objectives and direction for land use policy in Dublin:

1.     Provide high quality design for all uses, recognizing density has important economic implications, but is essentially an outcome (not a determinant) of creating a quality place.

2.     Create places to live that have a stronger pedestrian environment, connections to convenient services, and are conducive to multi-generational living.

3.     Create places with integrated uses that are distinctive, sustainable and contribute to increasing the City’s overall vitality.

4.     Provide some retail services in closer proximity to residential areas as an important amenity to residents. The design considerations are very important.

5.     Create a wider range of housing choice in the community, as well as in new neighborhoods.

6.     Preserve the rural character of certain areas of the community, including the appearance of roads, as well as the landscape.

7.     Develop streets that create an attractive public realm and make exceptional places for people.

8.     Create better connected places, in part, to improve the function of the street network and also to better serve neighborhoods.

9.     Create streets that contribute to the character of the community and move a more reasonable level of traffic.

10.     Provide opportunities to walk and bike throughout the community.