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2009 Proposed Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
Staff Summary
Staff will introduce a series of proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A majority of the proposed amendments are “Housekeeping” amendments that either clarify or introduce minor changes to the current UDO provisions. Highlights of the substantive amendments include the following:
• At the Committee’s previous direction, introduces the R-4A Zoning district to bridge the density gap between the R-4 and R-5 zoning districts.
• At the Committee’s previous direction, introduces landscaping-related Best Management Practices and Low Impact Development.
• Allows Contractor’s Equipment Sales/Storage (Indoor) by right in the General Commercial (GC) Zoning District.
• Allows Wholesale Nurseries to clear excess inventory on a limited basis through retail sales events.
After the introduction of the proposed amendments, the Committee will subsequently recommend that the County Board direct the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments.