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Public Hearing - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Technical Updates Regarding Sedimentation and Erosion Control and State Legislation (TC1700006)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 26, 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, Technical Updates Regarding Sedimentation and Erosion Control and State Legislation (TC1700006); 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 Article 3, Applications and Permits; Article 9, Landscaping and Buffering; Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements; and Article 15, Enforcement.
Summary. Text amendment TC1700006 (Attachment B) includes proposed amendments based upon changes in State law regarding the following:
? Modification to exemptions to subdivision requirements (SL2017-10);
? Modifications to performance guarantees for infrastructure improvements associated with a development project (SL2015-187 and SL2017-40); and
? Amendments requested by Sedimentation and Erosion Control.
Along with Joint City-County Planning Committee (JCCPC) review, other city and county departments, including the respective Attorney's offices, have reviewed proposed text prior to initiating the public hearing process.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS ? 153A-341
Attachment B: An Ordinance to Amend Various Provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance Related to Sedimentation and Erosion Control and Due to State Legislation (TC1700006)
Attachment C: Planning Commission Comments
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The text amendment emphasizes Goal 1 by offering fair and reasonable regulations for the citizens and business community of Durham while adhering to Goal 5 by maintain...
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