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Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Omnibus Changes 12 (TC1800002) (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 14, 2019
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, Omnibus Changes 12 (TC1800002); 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 3, Applications and Permits; Article 4, Zoning Districts; Article 5, Use Regulations; Article 6, District Intensity Standards; Article 7, Design Standards; Article 9, Landscaping and Buffering; Article 10, Parking and Loading; Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements; Article 13, Additional Requirements; Article 14, Nonconformities; Article 16, Design Districts; and Article 17, Definitions.
Summary. This text amendment proposes technical revisions and minor policy changes to various provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The amendments are identified as necessary corrections, clarifications, re-organization, or other minor changes to clarify the intent of the regulations or codify interpretations of regulations, or reflect minor policy changes and are not solely technical in nature. Standards are proposed for mailbox clusters for residential developments as a result of United States Postal Service (USPS) requirements. Additional amendments specific to the initiation process for a Neighborhood Protection Overlay (NPO) are not included per the request of the Planning Commission.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS § 153A-341
Attachment B: An Ordinance to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Various Provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance (TC1800002)
Attachment C: 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 Young, AICP, Planning Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendment and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, adopt the appropriate Statement of Consistency and approve the amendment.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________
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