Title
Step 2 Review of Land Development Code - Commercial Development Focus
Brief Description: Discussion regarding Step 2 Review of the City’s Land Development Code, with Commercial Development focused amendments to be considered in 2020.
Body
Legislative History
Step 1 Review of the Land Development Code amendments focused on administrative revisions and were approved by City Council on October 15, 2019, per Ordinance No. 18-93.
Step 2 Review of Land Development Code - Commercial Focus, discussed on March 10, 2020.
Purpose & Explanation
The first review of the full Land Development Code (LDC) was in Spring of 2018. City Council determined at that time, June 15, 2018, to separate the Code review into three (3) steps. Step 1 Review, including administrative changes, was fully considered and finally adopted on October 15, 2019, and the amendments became effective November 14, 2019.
At the City Council Meeting on February 5, 2019, the City Council directed the administration that the following would be considered in the future as part of a separate request of City Council:
Step 2 Review: proposed amendments to Commercial and Business Land Uses.
Step 3 Review: proposed amendments to Residential Land Uses.
Timing Considerations
Staff has submitted the proposed generalized timeline to allow for consideration and adoption of possible amendments by November 2020.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council provide feedback regarding the attached memorandum to allow the formal Land Development Code amendment process to proceed.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J Sheridan, Asst City Manager - Professional Services
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director