Lake County, IL
File #: 19-1085    Version: 1 Name: Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 6/17/2019 In control: Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/26/2019
Title: Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Attachments: 1. PWPT Text Amendment Cover Memo, 2. Full UDO Text Amendment Packet, 3. PWPT UDO Text Amendment Presentation

Title

Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

 

Staff Summary

•                     Previously, Planning, Building and Development Department staff engaged the former 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.                      

•                     Following a recommendation by the PB&Z Committee, the County Board adopted a resolution on August 14th, 2018 directing the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to conduct a public hearing on the proposed text amendments. On December 10th, 2018, the ZBA held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and recommended adoption of the amendments with limited recommended edits to the text.

•                     At the June 5th, 2019 meeting, staff presented a high-level review of the proposed amendments structured into six main sections: “Rural Business”, “Local Food”, “Parking Regulations”, “Landscaping”, “Other Substantive”, and “Housekeeping” to the Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee for discussion. 

•                     Staff will present further details on the proposed amendments, including recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals, for Committee discussion.