HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2022-28 - Neighborhood PlansORDINANCE NO. 20?,'2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, amending
Section 1.12.060 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the adoption of an
update to the Land Use Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to include
the San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Plans in accordance with Article 1,
Section 1.08 of the Georgetown City Charter and Functional Elements
Thereof; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a
severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
WHERAS, the City Charter of the City of Georgetown was amended by vote of the people
in April 1986 such that comprehensive planning was established as a continuous and ongoing
governmental function; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2008, Ordinance Number 2008-07, as updated on March 10,
2020, Ordnance 2020-27, amended Chapter 1.12 Georgetown Comprehensive Plan in the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, defining the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and elements
adopted thereof, and
WHEREAS, the established vision of the City is "Georgetown: A caring community
honoring our past and innovating for the future"; and
WHEREAS, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of small area
planning; and
WHEREAS, in June 2020, the City Council directed staff to begin the process of creating
small area plans for the San Jose and TRG neighborhoods ("Neighborhood Plans"); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the small area planning effort for San Jose and TRG is to build
consensus for neighborhood plans that support infrastructure improvements and compatible
development, while sharing the history and culture of each neighborhood and supporting existing
residents' ability to stay in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the San Jose and TRG Steering Committees, with assistance from the project
team, developed distinct Community Engagement and Public Outreach plans, which included three
community meetings, stakeholder interviews, formal communication such as mailers and press
releases, and informal communication through social media and yard signs; and
WHEREAS, in July 2021, the San Jose and TRG Steering Commitees and residents of
both neighborhoods held community meetings to determine the vision and goals for both
Neighborhood Plans; and
WHEREAS, in September 2021, the San Jose and TRG Steering Commitees and residents
of both neighborhoods held a second round of community meetings to define the issues and
recommendations for both Neighborhood Plans; and
Ordinance Number: 2-C7?Z-ZI Page 1 of 3
Description: San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Plans
Date Approved: 3-22-2022
WHEREAS, in September 2021, the City Council affirmed the vision established by the
San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Steering Committees; and
WHEREAS, in November 2021, the San Jose and TRG Steering Committees, along with
residents of both neighborhoods and the greater Georgetown community reviewed and affirmed
the goals and strategies of the draft Neighborhood Plans during the third and final round of
community meetings; and
WHEREAS, the San Jose and TRG Steering Committees each held nine meetings between
May 2021 and January 2022, and provided recommendations for the Neighborhood Plans; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on the
Neighborhood Plans as chapters of the Land Use Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan on
March 1, 2022, and upon completion of the Public Hearing, voted unanimously to recommend
their adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held one Public Hearing on March 8, 2022 and upon
completion of the second reading of the ordinance, voted unanimously to adopt the Neighborhood
Plans as chapters in the Land Use Element of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan on March 22, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the stated
vision for the community.
SECTION 3. Section 1.12.060 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is
hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 1.12.060. - Functional development plan.
In accordance with Chapter 1.08, Subsection 2 of the Georgetown City Charter, the City
Council of the City of Georgetown has adopted that certain document entitled the "2030
Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Element" for the purpose of directing the City Council,
staff, and/or commissions in rendering actions and resolutions relating to the utilization of
all of the available resources within the City and its Planning Area for the purpose of
developing public and private land and serving that land with infrastructure systems. This
document is dated March 22, 2022, and may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
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Description: San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Plans
Date Approved: 3-22-2022
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of
the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 8 h day of March, 2022.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 22°d day of March, 2022.
ATTEST:
Robyn De more
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye Lasso
City Attorney
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Description: San Jose and TRG Neighborhood Plans
Date Approved: 3-22-2022
Exhibit A
Sec. 1.12.060. Functional development plan adopted.
In accordance with Chapter 1.08, Subsection 2 of the Georgetown City Charter, the City Council of the City of
Georgetown has adopted that certain document entitled the "2030 Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Element" for
the purpose of directing the City Council, staff, and/or commissions in rendering actions and resolutions relating to
the utilization of all of the available resources within the City and its Planning Area for the purpose of developing
public and private land and serving that land with infrastructure systems. This document is dated March 22, 2022,
and may be amended from time to time.
Editor's note(s)—Copies of the "2030 Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Element" are available in both the office of
the City Secretary and the Planning and Development office.
(Supp. No. 24, Update 2)
Created: 2022-02-14 14:04:37 [EST]
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