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Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Private Streets (TC1800006)
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Date Of BOCC Meeting: November 13, 2018
Request For Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Private Streets (TC1800006); and
First Motion: To adopt the appropriate Statement of Consistency pursuant to NCGS ?153A-341; and
Second Motion: To adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to amend Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements.
Summary. Text amendment TC1800006 is a privately-initiated request to amend paragraph 12.2.2, Other Forms of Access, to allow an additional instance where private streets would be allowed. Specifically, private streets would be allowed for single-family developments only when as an addition to an existing development that already has private streets and that crosses the county line where the adjacent county allows for private streets. This would apply only within the County jurisdiction (see Attachment A for the application, as amended). Additionally, existing text is revised to more explicitly require private streets to meet or exceed public street standards and adds specific certification criteria.
Attachments:
Attachment A: TC1800006 Application
Attachment B: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS ? 153A-341
Attachment C: An Ordinance to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Private Streets (TC1800006)
Attachment D: Planning Commission Comments
Alignment With Strategic Plan: The text amendment emphasizes Goal 4 (Community Prosperity) by offering fair and reasonable regulations for the citizens and business community of Durham while adhering to Goal 5 (Accountable, Efficient, and Visionary Government) by maintaining a transparent government and welcoming public input.
Resource Persons: Michael Stock, AICP, Senior Planner, and Patrick Youn...
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