# What does Design Code mean in a planning context?

**URL:** <https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-design-code-mean-in-a-planning-context/1917>\
**Category:** Planning Regs\
**Created:** [28 January 2013 13:53 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-design-code-mean-in-a-planning-context/1917 "2013-01-28T13:53:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![Planning\_Portal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Planning\_Portal](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Planning_Portal)\
**Post date:** [28 January 2013 13:53 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-design-code-mean-in-a-planning-context/1917/1 "2013-01-28T13:53:34Z")

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**Author:** ![Planning\_Portal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Planning\_Portal](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Planning_Portal)\
**Post date:** [28 January 2013 13:53 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/what-does-design-code-mean-in-a-planning-context/1917/2 "2013-01-28T13:53:45Z")

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A set of illustrated design rules and requirements which instruct and may advise on the physical development of a site or area. The graphic and written components of the code are detailed and precise, and build upon a design vision such as a masterplan or other design and development framework for a site or area.