HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 200411-K - High Density Resident ZoningRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
WORK OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT WORKING GROUP
AND STAFF ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Century Plan Housing Element Working Group was appointed by the
Georgetown City Council to assist the Council in developing a vision and policies to direct housing
planning for the community; and
WHEREAS,the Council has asked the Working Group to develop recommendations for a
manufactured housing ordinance; and
WHEREAS,the Working Group has developed an alternative recommendation for a zoning
category, described as High Density Residential (HDR); and
WHEREAS,this alternative recommendation is consistent with and helps to implement the
policy statements developed by the Working Group; and
WHEREAS, the Working Group has requested that the Council indicate support for the
policy statements and alternative recommendation called HDR prior to the Group and staff investing
additional time and resources on this work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are found
to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof,
as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this resolution implements the following
policies of the Century Plan. - Policy Plan Element:
Housing Policy End 6.0: All citizens have access to safe and affordable housing opportunities
SECTION 2. The City Council supports and approves the Housing Element Working
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Group's policy statements as drafted October 7, 1999, and the Group's recommendation for a
zoning category called High Density Residential, to be developed as an alternative to the
manufactured housing ordinance. The Council further authorizes staff and the Group to continue
working on this concept and to develop all necessary regulations and ordinances, to be brought back
to the Council for approval when completed.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon approval.
RESOLVED THIS DAY OF April 11, 2000.
M`aryEllen Kerseh, Mayor
ATTEST: r
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Sandra Lee, City Secretary
A�' OVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
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