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Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Staff Summary
• Previously, Planning, Building and Development Department staff engaged the Planning, Building, and Zoning (PB&Z) Committee in a series of discussions to gather initial feedback on several proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendment topics.
• As a result of these topical discussions, staff drafted a set of proposed amendments, aimed at improving regulatory flexibility, responding to new trends, and clarifying technical matters.
• The amendments for Committee discussion are structured into six main sections: “Rural Business”, “Local Food”, “Parking Regulations”, “Landscaping”, “Other Substantive”, and “Housekeeping.”
• Following a recommendation by the PB&Z Committee, the County Board adopted a resolution on August 14, 2018, directing the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to conduct a public hearing on the proposed text amendments. On December 10, 2018, the ZBA held a public hearing on the proposed amendments which resulted in limited recommended edits to the text.
• Staff will present highlights of the proposed amendments to the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee for discussion.