Roadway Character
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Roadway character is defined by the overall visual experience created by the elements adjacent to the roadway. Character types vary greatly and can evoke a variety of responses that create an immediate psychological effect on motorists. These effects can persist to create long-lasting impressions for residents and visitors about the City and Dublin’s community values. Components that contribute to the definition of roadway character include: road design and construction standards; setbacks and buffering between adjacent uses; building types and architectural styles; landscaping within the right-of-way and adjacent areas, and the basic underlying geographic qualities of the area.
As a development tool, the Community Plan identifies the roadway character of major thoroughfares throughout Dublin and the surrounding planning area. These designations assist in the preservation of existing character and guide future development and the long-term improvement of Dublin’s roadways. Some road corridors are particularly scenic and should be protected during zoning and development requests, while others should be targeted for
enhancement as growth occurs.
Preserving and creating road character begins by defining a vision for how a particular road should look and feel and continues by determining what elements are needed to carry out the vision. Dublin’s major thoroughfares generally include visual quality that falls within four major categories: Rural Character, River Character, Village Character and Dublin Character. Each category includes a description of the elements commonly present that contribute to specific
roadway character type. The Community Plan provides a determination of what major elements should be incorporated to achieve the vision.