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Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Expanding Housing Choices (TC1800007) - DURHAM COUNTY JURISDICTION ONLY (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 28, 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, Expanding Housing Choices (TC1800007); 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 4, Zoning Districts; Article 5, Use Regulations; Article 6, District Intensity Standards; Article 7, Design Standards; Article 13, Additional Requirements for Subdivisions; Article 14, Nonconformities; and Article 17, Definitions; and
Third Motion: To adopt a resolution regarding the development and reporting of metrics for Expanding Housing Choices
Summary. Text amendment TC1800007 (Attachment B; B1-B6) includes amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that would allow for more, and more varied, housing choices to be created in a context-sensitive manner predominantly within, but not completely limited to, the Urban Tier. Proposed UDO revisions include expanding the allowance of duplexes, a new small lot option, aligning duplex and attached single-family housing types with detached single-family standards, increasing the opportunities for accessory dwelling units, modifications to residential infill standards, and modifications to other associated standards.
• Please note that Expanding Housing Choices has been implemented by the City Council in City jurisdictions effective October 1, 2019. The Board of County Commissioners will be considering the same amendment in County jurisdictions only.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS § 153A-341
Attachment B; B1-B6: An Ordinance to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance Regarding Expanding Housing Choices (TC1800007)
B1: Accessory Dwelling Units
B2: Residential Infill Development
B3: District Intensity
B4: Housing Types
B5: Miscellaneous Provisions
B6: Neighborhood Protection Overlays
Attachment C: Summary Tables of Proposed Changes
Attachment D: Planning Commission Recommendation and Individual Comments
Attachment E: Recommendations from the Durham Environmental Affairs Board (EAB)
Attachment F: Recommendations from the Durham Appearance Commission
Attachment G: Article Review
Attachment H: Zoning Ordinance Research
Attachment I: Summer 2018 Questionnaire Results
Attachment J: Discussion Draft (November 2018-January 2019) Questionnaire Results
Attachment K: Public Outreach Summary
Attachment L: Resolution for Continued Monitoring and Reporting
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).
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: ____________________________