To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Bill Detweiler, Director of Development Services
Title
Discussion/Direction on Title 15, 16, 17 and 18 Code Amendments
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Executive Summary
At the July 2, 2019 Town Council meeting, staff presented a variety of proposed code changes in Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18 to Town Council. The majority of the propose changes are cleanup and clarification language, however, some of the proposed changes warrant further discussion as they impact the land development process or introduce new defined uses into the code. Town Council directed staff to bring back a plan for further review of these items.
Staff is recommending splitting the code update into two pieces, one for items that need further discussion and possibly a study session, and then one for the cleanup items that could possibly be schedule for first reading at an upcoming Council meeting. Staff is proposing that the Title 17 general definitions, additions to the use table, neighborhood meeting requirements and public notice distance requirements be further reviewed in a study session. All remaining proposed changes in Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18 are recommended to move forward for first reading consideration at an upcoming Council meeting. The proposed cleanup of Title 15, 16, 17, and 18, are intended to ensure the code provides clear direction, removes conflicting language, and aligns with current practices identified from everyday use by staff. The updates are also intended to make these sections of the CRMC easily interpreted by residents, developers, and Town staff while ensuring the code maintains all legal requirements.
Staff is seeking Town Council direction on this approach and discussion on dates that would work for a possible study session and/or a first reading date.
Recommendation
Staff is recommending splitting the code update into two pieces: one for items that need further discussion and possibly a study session; and then one for the cleanup items that could possibly be schedule for first reading at an upcoming Council meeting. Staff is proposing that the Title 17 general definitions, additions to the use table, neighborhood meeting requirements and public notice distance requirements be further reviewed in a study session. Possible study session dates to consider are August 20th or September 3rd. All remaining proposed changes in Titles 15, 16, 17 and 18 are recommended to move forward for first reading consideration at an upcoming Council meeting. Possible first reading date to consider is August 20th.
Attachments
Attachment A: Draft redlines for Title 17 items needing further discussion
Attachment B: Draft redlines for other changes in title 15, 16, 17 and 18