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Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Text-Only Development Plans (TC1800008) (15min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 14, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Text-Only Development Plans (TC1800008); 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; and Article 5, Use Regulations.
Summary. Text amendment TC1800008 would establish a limited, text-only development plan option for zoning map change requests to allow proffers that limit uses allowed within the requested zoning district. This alternative is limited in scope as staff develops a more comprehensive set of revisions for alternatives to the current development plan requirements.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS ? 153A-341
Attachment B: An Ordinance to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Text-Only Development Plans (TC1800008)
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 th...
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