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Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment, Neighborhood Protection Overlay Revisions (TC1800010 (20min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 13, 2020
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, Neighborhood Protection Overlay Revisions (TC1800010); 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 2, Review Authority; and Article 4, Zoning Districts.
Summary. Text amendment TC1800010 includes revisions to the Neighborhood Protection Overlay (NPO) process, primarily focusing on revisions to NPO process initiation. The proposed changes are intended to clarify the NPO request initiation process, codify existing guidelines, and streamline the process for the governing body to determine whether or not a request for a NPO should be initiated.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Statement of Consistency Pursuant to NCGS § 153A-341
Attachment B: An Ordinance to Amend the Unified Development Ordinance Regarding the Neighborhood Protection Overlay (TC1800010)
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: ____________________________