HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 11.14.2018Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
Nov ember 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM
at Historic Light and Waterworks Building located at 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown,
TX 78626
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Regular Session
(This Regular S es s io n may, at any time, b e rec es s ed to convene an Exec utive S es s io n fo r any p urpose
authorized b y the Op en Meetings Act, Texas Go vernment Co d e 551.)
A Call to Ord er
Legislativ e Regular Agenda
B Co nsideration and possible ap p ro val o f minutes o f the August 8, 2018 and the S ep tember 12, 2018 regular
meetings . Karen Frost, Rec o rd ing Secretary
C Public hearing and p o s s ib le ac tion on pro p o s ed amend ments to Chapter 3, Applic ations and Permits, and
Chapter 13, Infras truc ture and Public Imp ro vements, of the Unified Development Code (UDC) regard ing
Development Agreements and Sp ecial Dis tric ts (Amend ment No . 8). Andreina Dávila-Quintero , AICP,
Current Planning Manager
D Up d ate on the 2018 UDC Annual Review Plan, Sc hedule and Next Step s . Andreina Dávila-Quintero ,
AICP, Current Planning Manager
Adjournment
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S helley No wling, City Sec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
November 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Cons id eration and p o s s ib le approval of minutes of the Augus t 8, 2018 and the Septemb er 12, 2018 regular
meetings. Karen F ro s t, Recording Sec retary
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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SUBMITTED BY:
Karen Fro s t, Rec o rd ing S ecretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Minutes _UDCAC_08.08.2018 Backup Material
Minutes _UDCAC_09.12.2018 Backup Material
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
August 8, 2018
City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 3:30 PM
Historic Light and Water Works Building,
406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Present: Attendance: Tim Bargainer; Tim Haynie, Chair; Tracy Dubcak, Vice-chair;
Jason Wirth, Secretary; PJ Stevens; John Philpott; Brett Danaher
Committee Member(s) Absent: none
Staff Present: Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Nat Waggoner, Long Range
Planning Manager; Glen Holcomb, Building Official; Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
A. Call to Order Chair Haynie called the meeting to order at 3:30 pm.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11,
2018. Karen Frost, Recording Secretary.
Motion by Bargainer, second by Dubcak to approve the minutes as presented. Approved 7 –
0.
B. Public Hearing and possible action on proposed amendments to the Permitted Uses regulations
relating to Mobile Food Vendors (Amendment No. 1). Andreina Davil-Quintero, Current
Planning Manager
The Committee discussed all the text language and reviewed meanings and implications of the
proposed changes with Davila, Holcomb and guest, Jim Cramer.
Chair Haynie opened the Public Hearing and with no further speakers coming forth, closed the
hearing.
Motion by Bargainer to approve the proposed amendments relating to Mobile Food Vendors
as presented and discussed. Second by Wirth. Approved 7 – 0.
C. Presentation and discussion regarding proposed amendments to Section 13.08 of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) regarding Parkland Dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3).
Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director and Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP, Current
Planning Manager
Davila presented the proposed changes. This new section will be composed of dedication
requirements, design standards and the process for dedication. The fee-in-lieu is proposed to
go up, see presentation for calculation.
Davila asked the committee to review the first draft language. Does the structure of the
ordinance make sense? Do the regulations, as written, accomplish the proposed changes?
Through the discussion of the increased fees, Cramer asked to consider phasing this
requirement in, so that the impact is not immediately from $200 to $2000 per unit. He explains
that this will kill the density and will affect the land value ratio. Stevens points out that this is a
huge burden on affordable housing. Waggoner reflects that this is the conflict between two
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public needs. Bargainer says timing during the development should be considered so that this
is not the total burden of the developer. Cramer asks that if this goes through that the effective
date is seriously considered to give developers time to build the extra costs into the projects.
Davila says they will review vesting standards with the city attorney, and whether that includes
fees.
The committee discussed establishing the value of the park, or the land when there are
variables. Bargainer says there should be compensation or calculation for other residents that
will use the park so that the developer does not have to carry that burden. They asked what the
parkland square footage per resident would be and asked if there was a calculation. Davila said
staff will come back with more information and other proposed language. Dubcak asked that
Parks personnel be present. Stevens wants to discuss the more global discussion of the parks
philosophy and future needs, in the context of the comprehensive plan and parks master plan.
Davila will work on a special meeting for discussion of the parks proposed changes.
D. Presentation and discussion on possible amendments to UDC Section 13.10 Special Districts,
and Section 3.20 Development Agreements, relating to Municipal Utility Districts (MUD)
(Amendment No. 8). Seth Gipson, Management Analyst, and Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager.
Davila presents the proposed changes that have been adopted by the council. She asked that
the committee look at the policies that need to affect the UDC and those that don’t and need to
be located in other forms. She reviewed the text changes that have already been made. She
reviewed the checklist that will be part of the Development Manual. Stevens pointed out the
typos on page 75, and Philpott says it should be either wastewater or sewer. And it should be
District or district. Pg 61 F, the annexation amount note is determined by whom? Davila
explained that this is calculated with the formula given. Parkland or Park land. Additional
government powers on Pg 62 N. The word encourage is not enforceable. Please send any
additional comments to Davila.
E. Update on the 2018 UDC Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps. Andreina Davila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager.
Davila reported that there will be several items coming forth for feedback.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda.
Motion by Stevens, second by Wirth to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 5:17 pm.
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Tim Haynie, Chair Jason Wirth, Attest
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
September 12, 2018
City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3:30 PM
Historic Light and Water Works Building,
406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Present: Attendance: Tim Bargainer; Brett Danaher;Tracy Dubcak, Vice-chair; Tim
Haynie, Chair; John Philpott; PJ Stevens.
Committee Member(s) Absent: Jason Wirth, Secretary;
Staff Present: Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director; Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order Vice-Chair Dubcak called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm. The meeting was
posted at 3:00 instead of the regular 3:30 so Haynie and Stevens were not in attendance until
3:30 pm.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Presentation and discussion regarding proposed changes to Section 6.06, Common Amenity
Area, Section 8.02, Tree Preservation and Protection, and Section 13.08, Parkland, of the Unified
Development Code (UDC) regarding Parkland Dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3).
Kimberly Garret, Parks and Recreation Director, and Andreina Dávila-Quintero, AICP, Current
Planning Manager.
Davila opened the conversation and explained that the Board would be providing direction on
proposed changes to the development code. Park planning is reviewed and directed by the
Parks Advisory Board. She explained the proposed changes to the code, Sections 8.02.050 and
13.08, which is a new section.
Board members, and visitor Jeff Novak, discussed proposed fees-in-lieu increases with Garrett.
She explained the reasoning behind the increase and then discussed the fee comparisons by
neighboring cities. Park Development Fees were reviewed and included adding the
recreational amenities required. Bargainer asked if exemptions could be considered
“alternatives”. Novak explains the impact of the fee increases, approximately $50 per lineal foot
on a 40 foot width lot. He is also concerned that the city will not develop the park in a timely
fashion for the development of a neighborhood.
The board discussed that they would suggest phasing this new plan in because many
developers have already run the numbers on the developments that are in the pipeline. There
was a discussion that council direction was to post this as other UDC amendments and to make
it effective on a certain date. That would not allow phasing, but Garrett says Novak can come
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speak to Council and these comments will be taken forward. Stevens says this will have a
direct impact on affordable housing and those discussions.
The Board discussed credit for private parks and how that process will work. They discussed
what would happen if the HOA or property manager of the private park would dissolve. There
are restrictive covenants in place to protect the city in that instance.
The Credit for Heritage Trees section was discussed and is a reinforcement of the parkland
development requirements from the other code. The requirements were reviewed. Alternative
Site and Development Standards were reviewed.
The Method of dedicating parkland was discussed and Novak inquired about the requirement
of posting fiscal surety for private parkland development. How would the city insure the
private park is built? Davila explained the need for revising the parkland benefit zones,
changing from 19 zones to four quadrants as defined in the Parks Master Plan.
Davila explained this proposed draft is being reviewed by legal staff and board members are
encouraged to send feedback. A public meeting will be held to discuss this further also.
C. Update on the 2018 UDC Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps. Andreina Dávila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila reported the special purpose district amendments are being reviewed further and will be
brought to the board soon for action and a recommendation to council. Staff is hoping to have
this amendment, the mobile food vendors and possibly the parkland dedication ordinances
approved by the end of the year.
Public Wishing to Address the Board
As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than what was posted on the agenda.
Adjournment
Motion by Stevens, second by Danaher to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 4:42 pm.
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Tim Haynie, Chair Tracey Dubcak, Attest
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
November 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Pub lic hearing and pos s ible actio n o n p ro p os ed amendments to Chap ter 3, Ap p licatio ns and Permits , and
Chap ter 13, Infras tructure and Pub lic Imp rovements , o f the Unified Develo p ment C o d e (UDC) regard ing
Develo p ment Agreements and Spec ial Dis tric ts (Amendment No. 8). Andreina Dávila-Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City o f Geo rgeto wn us ed the Interim Munic ipal Utility Dis tric t (MUD) Polic y (the “Polic y”) to review
and ap p ro ve applic ations for MUDs since September 2014. Over the past three years , the City has
experienced a continued interest in MUDs by d evelopers. T he Polic y was help ful in provid ing the Co unc il,
s taff, and applic ants guid anc e o n c riteria and p ro c es s . On April 24, 2018, the City Counc il direc ted s taff to
amend the Unified Development Code relating to the s tand ard s , regulations and p ro cedures for MUDs .
On June 13 and June 25, 2018, City staff provid ed the UDC Ad visory Co mmittee with an explanation of
the revis ions to the City’s Interim MUD P o licy and p ro p o s ed revis ions to Sec tion 13.10 (Creatio n of
Spec ial Dis tricts ) of the Unified Develo p ment Code (UDC) per Counc il’s d irectio n on Marc h 27th. The
new MUD P o licy was appro ved by City Co unc il o n July 24, 2018. The p ro p o s ed amend ments to Chapter
3 and 13 of the UDC are to make it c o nsistent with the new MUD Po licy.
Staff's Analysis:
Staff reviewed the p ro p o s ed amend ments and fo und that it c o mp lies with the Approval Criteria fo r a Text
Amend ment as outlined in UDC S ectio n 3.05.050. In particular, staff found that the p ro p o s ed amend ments :
1. Promote the health, s afety and general welfare of the City and the s afe, orderly and healthful
d evelop ment of the City by estab lis hing regulatio ns, standards and proc es s es for Municipal Utility
and o ther s imilar districts witho ut advers ely impac ting the other p roperties or uses.
2. Is c o ns is tent with the go als of the Comprehens ive P lan as it encourages and provid es flexib ility for a
b alanc ed mix o f us es at varying d ensities and intensities .
3. It is nec es s ary to ad d res s c o nditio ns that have changed in the City due to the inc reas e in popularity
fo r spec ial p urpose d is tric ts to as s is t in c lo s ing the financial gap when a d evelopment is seeking to
exc eed minimum City standards, provide a robus t p ro gram o f amenities , and/o r where s ubstantial
o ff-s ite infras tructure imp ro vements are req uired that would serve the MUD and s urrounding
p ro p erties .
4. Wo uld pos itively impac t the environment o r c o mmunity by estab lis hing s pec ific s tand ard s that
would allo w q uality d evelopment while p ro viding needed s ervic es to the area.
5. Is in c onfo rmanc e with other s ectio ns of the UDC, as well as o ther ap p lic able City regulations .
Next Steps:
1. Pub lic Hearing and rec o mmendatio n by the UDC Ad visory Co mmittee - No vember 14, 2018
2. Pub lic Hearing and rec o mmendatio n by the Planning and Zoning Commis s ion - Dec emb er 4, 2018
3. Pub lic Hearing and F irs t Reading o f an Ord inance b y the City Co unc il - Dec emb er 11, 2018
4. Sec o nd R ead ing of an Ord inance b y the City Counc il - January 8, 2019
5. Effec tive Date - In acc o rd anc e with the C ity C harter
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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The revisions to the Interim MUD Po licy and Sec tion 13.10 of the UDC have no direc t fis cal imp act. The
revised fee fo r applic ations reques ting the c reatio n o f MUDs and amendments to agreements assoc iated
with existing MUDs will increase revenue and c o ver the c o s t fo r staff resourc es s pent o n p ro cessing thes e
ap p licatio ns.
SUBMITTED BY:
Seth Gip s o n, Management Analyst, and And reina Dávila-Quintero, Current P lanning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Propos ed Changes to UDC relating to Special Dis tricts (Sec 3.20,
3.26, 13.10 and 16.02)
Exhibit
Development Manual - Propos ed Application Checklis t Backup Material
2018 MUD Policy Backup Material
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SECTION 3.20. - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Sec. 3.20.010. - Applicability.
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B. This section shall apply to any new agreement and any amendments thereto, as well as to any
amendments to an existing Development Agreement, agreements regarding municipal utility
districts or any other special districts as defined in Section 13.10 of this UDC.
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Note: New section 3.26, Request for Creation of a Districts is hereby created as follows:
SECTION 3.26. REQUEST FOR CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD),
WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (WCID) OR FRESH WATER SUPPLY
DISTRICT (FWSD)
Sec. 3.26.010. - Applicability.
The review process in this section establishes the process and procedures for requesting a
Municipal Utility District (“MUD"), Water Control and Improvement District ("WCID"), Fresh
Water Supply District ("FWSD"), or similar political subdivision (“District”) in accordance with
Section 13.10.010 of this Code.
Sec. 3.26.020. - Review Process.
A. Initiation.
Initiation of a request for the creation of a District may be made upon application of a property
owner or their authorized agent.
B. Application for Completeness Determination.
The applicant shall provide a complete application with the material and supporting information
outlined in the Development Manual. The Planning Director, or designee, is responsible for
checking that a complete application has been submitted with all material necessary for the City
Council to render an informed decision.
C. Staff Review.
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1. Upon receipt of a complete application, the cross-departmental “Special Purpose District
Petition Review Team” shall analyze the proposed development and its potential impact
on facilities and services. The Special Purpose District Petition Review Team shall be
comprised, at a minimum, of members of the Planning, Utility, Finance, Parks and
Recreation and Public Safety departments, and the City Attorney’s Office.
2. The Special Purpose District Petition Review Team shall review the application, consider
the approval criteria, and assign a Case Manager to lead the review and prepare a report
to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or appropriate board or commission, and
City Council.
3. Review of a request for a District within the city limits shall be reviewed in conjunction
with a zoning request for a Planned Unit Development District demonstrating enhanced
development standards, and consistent with applicable City codes and policies adopted
by the City Council.
4. Review of a request for a District within the within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
shall be reviewed in conjunction with terms for enhanced development standards and
consistency with applicable City policies adopted by the City Council.
D. Board or Commission Review.
The Planning and Zoning Commission or other appropriate board or commission, shall hold
a Public Hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council.
E. City Council Final Action.
1. The City Council shall hold a Public Hearing and render a final decision on the request
for a District.
2. All outstanding application, staff, and legal fees shall be paid in full to the City prior to
the approval of a District.
Sec. 3.26.030. - Approval Criteria.
The City Council shall consider the following approval criteria when reviewing a request for the
creation of a District:
A. The request is consistent with Section 13.10.010, Municipal Utility District), Water Control
and Improvement District (WCID) or Fresh Water Supply District (FWSD), of this Code;
B. The request is consistent with all applicable City policies as adopted by the City Council; and
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C. The request supports the following objectives:
1. Quality Development. The development meets or exceeds the intent of the development
and design standards of city codes;
2. Extraordinary Benefits. The development provides extraordinary public benefits that
advance the vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan, such as, but not limited to,
extension, financial contribution, or enhancement of master planned infrastructure,
diversity of housing, and enhanced parks and open space that are available to the public;
3. Enhance Public Service and Safety. The development enhances public services and optimizes
service delivery through its design, dedication of sites, connectivity, and other features;
4. City Exclusive Provider. The development further promotes the City as the exclusive
provider of water, sewer, solid waste, and electric utilities;
5. Fiscally Responsible. The development is financially feasible and doesn’t impair the City’s
ability to provide municipal services;
6. Finance Plan. The developer(s) contribute financially to cover a portion of infrastructure
expenses without reimbursement by the Districts or the City; and
7. Annexation. When applicable, the development will not impair the City’s future
annexation of the Districts or adjacent property, or impose costs not mutually agreed
upon.
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Note: Section 13.10, Creation of Special Districts, is being revised in its entirety and replaced with a new
Section 13.10, Creation of Special Purpose Districts.
SECTION 13.10. - CREATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
Sec. 13.10.010. - Municipal Utility District), Water Control and Improvement District (WCID)
or Fresh Water Supply District (FWSD)
A. Purpose.
To provide for the prudent use of a Municipal Utility District (“MUD"), Water Control and
Improvement District ("WCID"), Fresh Water Supply District ("FWSD"), or similar political
subdivision created pursuant to Article III, Section 52, and/or Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas
Constitution and that are authorized by law to provide water, wastewater, drainage, and other
services ("Districts"), in order to allow development within the City's corporate boundaries and
extraterritorial jurisdiction that is generally consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The standards established in this Section are intended to carry out the following purposes:
• Encourage quality development;
• Protect the water quality within all watersheds of the City;
• Protect the water quality of the City's drinking water sources;
• Allow the City to enforce land use and development regulations consistent with the City's
comprehensive plan;
• Promote enhanced parks, trails, and recreational amenities for the enjoyment of public.
• Provide for construction of infrastructure consistent with City standards and City
inspection of such infrastructure;
• Provide notice to residents of the District that the City may annex the District at some
future time;
• Facilitate cost-effective construction of infrastructure to serve the area within the District,
including police and fire stations, that is consistent with City standards and plans, so that
the potential financial burden on the citizens of Georgetown will be reduced, in the event
of annexation of such land by the City;
• Provide for extension of water and wastewater lines that will serve future growth in the
City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction consistent with the City's regional utility planning;
• Establish guidelines for reasonable conditions to be placed on;
• Issuance of bonds by the District; and
• The City's consent to creation of the District, including conditions consistent with the
City's water and wastewater bond ordinances regarding creation of Districts that might
otherwise detrimentally compete with the City's utility systems;
• Establish guidelines for other mutually beneficial agreements by the City and the District;
and
Provide a procedural framework for responding to an application seeking the City's
consent to the creation of a District.
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• Assist in closing the financial gap when a unique development is seeking to exceed
minimum standards, provide a robust program of amenities, and where substantial off-
site infrastructure improvements are required that would serve the proposed District
and surrounding properties.
B. Applicability.
This Section is to be equitably applied to the creation of, inclusion of land within, and operation
of all proposed Districts, while allowing flexibility necessary to address unique factors that may
arise with respect to each proposed District.
Prior to considering whether to consent to or support the creation of a District, the City will
consider whether the City is able to provide water and/or wastewater service to the area proposed
to be included in the District.
C. Conditions to City's Consent to Creation of a District.
If the City Council elects to consent to the creation of or inclusion of land within a District, then
it shall impose the following requirements as conditions of the City's consent, and such
requirements shall be stipulated in the consent resolution and/or other ancillary agreement,
unless the City Council determines that requirements are not appropriate with regard to a specific
District.
1. All parks, trails, recreation amenities, water, wastewater, drainage, and road
infrastructure and facilities as well as any other infrastructure or facilities to be
reimbursed or paid for by the issuance of District bonds, shall be designed and
constructed to City standards, including without limitation fire flow standards and
utility and road design, construction and installation standards, in accordance with plans
and specifications that have been approved by the City. In the event of a conflict between
City water and wastewater standards and standards imposed by the Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity (CCN) holder for the proposed District, City standards shall
prevail, unless otherwise agreed by the City. The City shall be the exclusive provider of
water, wastewater, and electric utilities where it is located within the City’s single or
municipal certificated service area. Further, the District or applicant shall agree that the
City is the exclusive provider of solid waste when in the city.
2. The City shall have the right to inspect all facilities being constructed by or on behalf of
the District and to charge inspection fees consistent with the City's inspection fee
schedule, as amended from time to time.
3. Bonds, including refunding bonds issued by the District, shall, unless otherwise agreed
to by the City, comply with the following requirements, provided such requirements do
not generally render the bonds unmarketable:
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a. Interest rate that does not exceed two percent (2%) above the highest average interest
rate reported by the Daily Bond Buyer in its weekly "20 Bond Index" during the one
month period preceding the date notice of the sale of such bonds is given;
b. The bonds shall expressly provide that the District shall reserve the right to redeem
bonds at any time subsequent to the tenth (10th) anniversary of the date of issuance,
without premium. No variable rate bonds shall be issued by a District without City
Council approval; and
c. Any refunding bonds of the District must provide for a minimum of three percent
(3%) present value savings and that the latest maturity of the refunding bonds may
not extend beyond the latest maturity of the refunded bonds unless approved by the
City Council.
4. The City shall require the following information with respect to bond issuance:
a. At least 60 days before issuance of bonds, except refunding bonds, the District's
financial advisor shall certify in writing that the bonds are being issued within the
existing water, wastewater, or drainage facilities in the county in which the District
is located and shall deliver the certification to the City Secretary, and the City.
b. At least 60 days before the issuance of bonds, the District shall deliver to the City
Secretary, and the City Manager notice as to:
i. The amount of bonds being proposed for issuance;
ii. The projects to be funded by such bonds; and
iii. The proposed debt service tax rate after issuance of the bonds.
iv. If the District is not required to obtain TCEQ approval of the issuance of the
bonds (other than refunding bonds), the District shall deliver such notice to the
City Secretary, and the City Manager at least 60 days prior to issuing such
bonds. Within 30 days after the District closes the sale of a series of bonds, the
District shall deliver to the City Secretary and the City Manager a copy of the
final official statement for such series of bonds. If the City requests additional
information regarding such issuance of bonds, the District shall promptly
provide such information at no cost to City.
5. The purposes for which a District may issue bonds shall be restricted to the purchase,
construction, acquisition, repair, extension and improvement of land, easements, works,
improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary to:
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a. Provide a water supply for the District for municipal uses, domestic uses, and
commercial purposes;
b. Collect, transport, process, dispose of and control all domestic, industrial or
communal wastes from the District whether in fluid, solid, or composite state;
c. Gather, conduct, divert, and control local storm water or other local harmful
excesses of water in the District; and
d. Pay organization and administrative expenses, operation expenses during
construction, cost of issuance, interest during construction, and capitalized interest.
e. If appropriate in a particular District, the City may consent to issuance of bonds for
purchase, construction, acquisition, repair, extension, or improvement of fire
stations, roads, parks, trails, recreational amenities, and/or other capital
improvements that are mutually agreed upon by the City Council and the applicant.
6. The District shall contain sufficient acreage to assure the economic viability of the District
but no more acreage than can feasibly be annexed at one time. District
7. Development within the District shall be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
8. No District shall include land in more than one city's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
9. The City and the owners of all land in the proposed District shall reach agreement on the
terms of a development agreement pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §§ 212.171,
et seq. to extend the City's planning authority over land included in the District by
providing for approval of a development plan, authorizing enforcement by the City of
land use and development regulations, and including other lawful terms and
considerations the parties consider appropriate. The development agreement shall
include provisions relating to the following matters:
a. Land use plan reflecting all approved land uses and residential densities;
b. Compliance with City construction Codes, including permit requirements;
c. Compliance with City and other applicable stormwater and water quality
regulations;
d. Development standards comparable to City zoning regulations; and
e. Dedication and development of park land, open space, and trails.
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f. The above list is not intended to be exhaustive. It is expected that the parties will
cooperate to identify those matters unique to the District that may be addressed in
a consent or development agreement.
10. At least 60 days before issuance of bonds, the District shall certify in writing that the
District is in full compliance with the consent resolution approved by the City Council
and, to the extent such agreements impose requirements on the District, with the consent
agreement, strategic partnership agreement and all other agreements executed by the
City and the District, and shall deliver the certification to the City Secretary, and the City
Manager.
11. No land within the District shall be allowed, at any time in the future, to incorporate, join
in an incorporation, or be annexed into any incorporated city other than the City of
Georgetown.
12. No land shall be annexed by the District without prior City Council approval.
13. The District shall not construct or install infrastructure or facilities to serve areas outside
the District or sell or deliver services to areas outside the District without prior City
Council approval.
14. After creation of the District, and unless otherwise expressly authorized by the consent
agreement or development agreement, no District shall be converted into another type of
District, consolidated with another District, divided into two or more new
DistrictDistricts or seek additional governmental powers that were beyond its statutory
authority at the time the District was created, without prior City Council approval.
15. If allowed by law, the City may annex any commercial development within the District
for limited purposes pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 43.0751, and may
impose a sales and use tax within the area annexed for limited purposes. If limited
purpose annexation is not allowed by law, then the City may not consent to inclusion of
commercial retail areas within the District. The City may consider sharing tax receipts
with the District, provided the District's share is used to finance infrastructure, retire
bond debt or for other purposes acceptable to the City.
16. The District shall not issue any bonds other than those authorized by the consent
agreement without City Council approval.
17. The District shall file a notice in the real property records of all counties in which the
District is located stating that the City has authority to annex the District. The parties may
attach a form of such notice to the consent agreement or development agreement.
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18. The District shall send a copy of the order or other action setting an ad valorem tax rate
to the City Secretary, and the City Manager within 30 days after District adoption of the
rate.
19. The District shall, send a copy of its annual audit to the City Secretary, and the City
Manager within 30 days after approval.
20. The District shall maintain a debt service structure that will ensure that the District's taxes
are maintained at a rate at least equal to the City's tax rate, to the extent feasible.
21. The District shall provide copies of any material event notices filed under applicable
federal securities laws or regulations to the City Secretary, and the City Manager within
30 days after filing such notices with the applicable federal agency.
22. Construction of capital improvements or fee-in-lieu for facilities such as fire stations and
recreational amenities shall be provided.
23. Sharing of fire stations, recreational amenities, and other capital improvements by the
City and the District shall be provided. Land shall be dedicated, when deemed necessary,
to enhance public safety and optimize locations for service delivery.
24. If construction or expansion of a wastewater treatment facility is proposed to serve the
District, the plant design shall conform to all applicable state and federal permitting and
design standards. In addition, any wastewater discharge shall be permitted to meet
effluent limitations no less stringent than 5-5-2-1 (five parts per million ("ppm")
biochemical oxygen demand; five ppm total suspended solids; two ppm nitrogen; and
one ppm phosphorus) or the current limits in permit(s) held by the City, whichever is
strictest. The City reserves the right to protest any wastewater treatment facility permit
application or amendment.
25. The board of directors of the District and landowners within the District shall assist the
City in annexing one or more areas as reasonably necessary for the City to connect areas
to the City that are outside the District and that the City intends to annex in the
foreseeable future.
26. Upon the recommendation of the Development Engineer or designee the City may
require the District to complete a traffic impact analysis pursuant to Section 12.09 of this
Code.
27. The City may agree not to annex and dissolve the District any earlier than the first to
occur of: (i) extension of water, wastewater, and drainage facilities to serve ninety percent
(90%) of the land within the District; or (ii) 15 years after creation of the District. The
contract between the City and the District may provide that the City may set rates for
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water and/or wastewater services for property that was within the District that vary from
those for other properties within the City in order to compensate the City for assumption
of District obligations upon annexation, in compliance with any statutory requirements
applicable to such an agreement.
28. The consent agreement and ancillary documents shall include terms providing for the
District to be fully developed and ready for full purpose annexation by the City within a
reasonable time period.
29. The applicant shall reimburse the City for expenses incurred by the City in connection
with the City's consent to formation of the District, including but not limited to
professional fees incurred in connection with negotiation and preparation of the consent
resolution, consent agreement, development agreement, strategic partnership
agreement, and related documents.
D. City Operations Compensation Fee.
A fee shall be assessed for each residential unit within the District equal to the proportion of City
operations attributed to serving residents of an ETJ District. The fee shall be calculated as outlined
in the Municipal Utility District (MUD) Policy.
Sec. 13.10.020. – Public Improvement District (PID) – Reserved.
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SECTION 16.02. - DEFINITIONS
The following definitions describe terms found in this Code.
***
Bond, Surety. A sealed instrument under which a person or entity is obligated to pay an agreed-
upon amount of money on or before a specified expiration date or action. Binding security; firm
assurance.
Bond. Instrument, including a note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a
proportionate interest in payments due to be paid by an issuer or other type of obligation that:
(1) is issued or incurred by an issuer under the issuer's borrowing power; without regard to
whether it is subject to annual appropriation; and (2) is represented by an instrument issued in
bearer or registered form or is not represented by an instrument but the transfer of which is
registered on books maintained for that purpose by or on behalf of the issuer.
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Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN). A permit issued by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality ("TCEQ") authorizing a specified utility to be the retail water or sewer
service provider in a specified area.
***
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Checklist
UDC Development Manual Georgetown, Texas Creation of a MUD, WCID or FWSD
Effective: January 2019 www.georgetown.org Page 1 of 2
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Creation of a Municipal Utility District (MUD), Water Control and
Improvement District (WCID) or Fresh Water Supply District (FWSD)
This Checklist is intended to provide the minimum information and data needed to assess the merits of the project
proposal, and assist developers and design professionals in the preparation of submittals for review. Incomplete
applications will not be accepted. A request for the creation of a District requires the review of a review team in accordance
with UDC Section 3.26.
Digital Submission Requirements
The City of Georgetown utilizes a digital review system called MyPermitNow, which requires certain digital submittal
standards. For more detailed information and troubleshooting, please review the separate MyPermitNow User Guide
available at https://planning.georgetown.org/mypermitnow/.
Submittal Documents
The following is grouped into the electronic documents that will be required for submittal. The bulleted list below each
document heading shows the individual items that are to be combined to form that PDF document in the order that they
are to be combined. The wording in italics is the name that particular PDF document must be given to expedite the intake
of your application. Please review the Detailed Information section of this form for help in preparing each of these items.
☐ PDF Document 1: Application Information
□ Application Submittal Checklist
□ Property Owner’s Consent, including all lien holders
□ Letter of Intent (see Detailed Information section below)
☐ PDF Document 2: Proposal
□ Preliminary cost estimates for water, wastewater, drainage, or road facilities or projects, parks, trails, and
recreational amenities, and any other facilities that are proposed to be reimbursed or paid for by the issuance of
district bonds.
□ Information concerning provision of firefighting and law enforcement services.
□ Estimated build-out schedule by year with estimated assessed valuations in the district.
□ Estimated ultimate amount of bonds to be issued by the district, ultimate debt service requirements, and
projected district tax rate.
☐ PDF Document 3: Master Development Plan
□ District boundary and vicinity map
□ General layout of proposed land uses, major streets and roads, water, wastewater, drainage facilities, parks, trails,
and recreational amenities, and any other district facilities
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☐ PDF Document 4: Engineering Reports
□ Preliminary water availability study
□ Preliminary wastewater treatment availability
□ Preliminary drainage study
□ Preliminary road study for any roads proposed to be reimbursed by bonds
☐ PDF Document 5: Traffic Study (see Detailed Information section below)
☐ PDF Document 6: Financial Information
□ A detailed project pro-forma with assumptions of different tax rates and homes at various price points.
□ A marketing study completed within the previous six (6) months of the date the petition indicating project
feasibility based on regional market absorption rates that indicates projections in residential units per year for
specific years of the development. The marketing study should include all proposed uses within the Special
Purpose District.
□ A clear and understandable comparing Special Purpose District financed development to non-Special Purpose
District financed development, including projections of municipal property tax generation.
□ A copy of the petitioner's financial statement and a detailed description of the petitioner's experience with a
Special Purpose District. If petitioner and developer are the not the same, provide documentation explaining the
relationship between the petitioner and developer.
Detailed Information
The Letter of Intent shall include:
• What the applicant wishes to accomplish with the Special Purpose District;
• Whether the Special Purpose District is proposed to be in the City’s corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction
(ETJ);
• How the Special Purpose District will address traffic impacts, utilities, impacts on public facilities;
• A statement of understanding that if the request is not consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, that an
application to amend the comprehensive plan shall accompany the application;
• Explanation as to how the request meets the approval criteria outlined in UDC Section 3.26.
The Traffic Study shall identify the potential impacts on:
• The City's road system serving the land proposed to be included in the district, if all or any portion of the land
is located within the City or within the City’s ETJ;.
• The county's road system, this traffic study is in addition to any traffic studies required by the City's subdivision
regulations in connection with submittal of subdivision plats;
• If all or any portion of the proposed district is located outside the City's boundaries, proof that the applicant
has provided the following information by certified mail to the Williamson County Judge and each member of
the Commissioners Court: the name, acreage, and location of the proposed district, build-out schedule,
estimated population on total build-out, and map of the area; and
• Such other information as City staff may reasonably require to analyze the need for the proposed facilities and
the development's potential impact.
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City of Georgetown Municipal Utility District Policy
(Approved by City Council July 24, 2018)
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The City of Georgetown finds that the purpose of a Municipal Utility District (MUD) is to assist in
closing the financial gap when a development is seeking to exceed minimum City standards,
provide a robust program of amenities, and/or where substantial off-site infrastructure
improvements are required that would serve the MUD and surr ounding properties.
The following policies are to be used in guiding the consideration and action on requests for
creation and operation of all proposed special districts, including amendments. These policies
are reinforced in Section 13.10 of the UDC.
POLICY 1: Basic Requirements for Creation of MUDs
MUDs are an appropriate tool to allow urban level density neighborhoods in locations supported
by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan within the city limits. The City may alternatively consider
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) MUDs where the City may annex the property in the future.
Before consenting to the creation of a district, the City Council should consider whether the
creation of the district is feasible, practicable, and necessary for the provision of the proposed
services and would be a benefit to the land, and therefore warrants the City’s consent, consistent
with the other considerations in this policy.
A. The City’s basic requirements for creation of a MUD shall be that:
1. Quality Development. The development meets or exceeds the intent of the
development, infrastructure, and design standards of City codes;
2. Extraordinary Benefits. The development provides extraordinary public benefits that
advance the vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan, such as, but not limited to,
extension, financial contribution, and/or enhancement of master planned
infrastructure, diversity of housing, and enhanced parks, trails, open space, and
recreational amenities that are available to the public;
3. Enhance Public Service and Safety. The development enhances public services and
optimizes service delivery through its design, dedication of sites, connectivity, and
other features.
4. City Exclusive Provider. The development further promotes the City as the exclusive
provider of water, sewer, solid waste, and electric utilities;
5. Fiscally Responsible. The development is financially feasible, doesn’t impair the City’s
ability to provide municipal services, and would not impose a financial burden on the
citizens of Georgetown in the event of annexation;
6. Finance Plan. The developer(s) contributes financially to cover a portion of
infrastructure expenses without reimbursement by the MUD or the City and as
reflected in conditions placed on the issuance of bonds by the district;
7. Annexation. The development will not impair the City’s future annexation of the MUD
or adjacent property or impose costs not mutually agreed upon.
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POLICY 2: Provide examples of “unique factors justifying [MUD] creation or amendments" to
guide determinations made in the UDC
Consistent with past Council actions, require the construction of specific regional infrastructure
improvements consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and master plans and that are
beneficial to the City. Examples include:
a. The acceleration of master planned public infrastructure improvements, including but not
limited to, wastewater interceptors, treatment plants, and major transportation
improvements, that not only provide a benefit to the developed property, but also to
other surrounding properties.
b. Conservation subdivision design that clusters development in low impact areas and
maintains existing topography, scenic views, natural drainage flows and wildlife habitat.
c. Regional trail connections located across the development, as well as off-site, to fill in
gaps in the City and County trail system.
POLICY 3: Address provision of public services, and address public safety m atters in the
Consent Agreement
a. Require MUD to provide facilities to enhance public services and optimize locations for
service delivery.
b. Require donation of land to City or ESD (as applicable) for new fire station or other public
safety facility as determined by the City.
c. If the City provides fire protection services within the MUD, require payment of Fire SIP
fee (or similar fee) to fund fire station construction and operations.
d. Require roadway design to enhance access and reduce response times to properties
located outside of the MUD.
e. If located outside of the City Limits, then the MUD consent agreement may, at the City's
discretion, include an interlocal agreement ("ILA") to contract with the City of
Georgetown for fire, police, and solid waste services on terms acceptable to the City.
f. An ETJ MUD may provide a maintenance program approved by the City's Transportation
Department that is consistent with City standards and should include appropriate
consultation with the County Engineer.
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POLICY 4: Address utility service issues, and include those utility service provisions in the
Consent Agreement
a. Require all utility facilities that service the MUD to be consistent with the Utilities Master
Plan.
b. Require of the MUD that the City be the water, sewer and electric service provider where
it is located within the city’s single or multiple certificated service area.
c. Require the cost to relocate any existing utility infrastructure to be borne by the
developer and/or MUD, not the City.
d. Limit cost-sharing on MUD off-site improvements to only those circumstances where the
necessity for the improvement is so great that limited CIP funds are appropriate for
overall system wide improvements that benefit multiple properties (i.e., regional
improvements that the City can afford to participate in).
e. Address water and wastewater rates. Generally, rates for in-City MUD customers should
be the same as the rates for other in-City customers, and the rates for ETJ MUDs
customers should be the same as for other out of City customers.
f. Require specific water conservation techniques that will be used to minimize demand
levels including xeriscaping, low impact development ("LID"), rainwater harvesting, grey
water reuse and other strategies in consultation with GUS.
g. Require all MUDs and their residents, whether in the City or in the ETJ, to comply with
City of Georgetown water conservation and drought contingency plan-related
ordinances.
h. For all MUDS, require impact fees to be assessed at the time of final plat approval [note:
Impact fee payments are eligible for reimbursement by the MUD]. For ETJ MUDS, require
payment of impact fees at the time the final plat is approved. For in -City MUDS, require
payment of impact fees no later than the time of building permit issuance. However,
utility capacity reservation shall not occur until impact fees are paid.
i. Address rates, treatment capacity, utility and other easements necessary for City services,
capacity for dwelling units, gallons per day usage for water and wastewater, water,
wastewater and electric infrastructure, permitting and design, and fiscal surety.
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POLICY 5: Specify the amount of debt intended to be issued, the purpose of the debt, and the
debt service schedule, and include those financial provisions in the Consent Agreement
a. Require a maximum bond issuance amount and schedule, including refunding bonds
issued by the district, unless otherwise agreed to by the City, to comply with the following
requirements, provided such requirements do not generally render the bonds
unmarketable:
1. Maximum maturity of 25 years for any one series of bonds; and
2. The last Bond issuance shall be not later than the date that is ten (10) years after
the date of the first Bond issuance.
b. Require all City property and land to be exempted from all MUD taxes, assessments,
charge, fees and fines of any kind.
c. Establish a maximum tax rate of $0.55/$100 of assessed valuation for in-city MUDs and a
maximum tax rate of $0.95/$100 of assessed valuation for ETJ MUDs.
d. Limit debt issuance to capital infrastructure and related costs, for in-city and ETJ MUDs;
on and off-site water and wastewater infrastructure; stormwater infrastructure; roads,
bridges, and related transportation infrastructure; and parks, trails, and recreational
facilities.
e. To the extent possible, debt should be structured to retire nonresidential lands first so
they can be annexed, if an ETJ MUD. Where multiple MUDs are established for a large
project, nonresidential lands should be included in the first MUD created.
f. A table summarizing the overlapping tax rate of all existing taxing entities (city, county,
school district, MUD, ESD, etc.) and the proposed MUD tax, demonstrating the total
anticipated tax rate over the life of the MUD.
POLICY 6: Address future municipal annexation of the MUD, when located in the ETJ
a. Allow the City to set rates for water and/or sewer services for land that is in the MUD at
the time of annexation that are different from rates charged to other areas of the City
consistent with the provisions of Section 54.016(h) of the Water Code to compensate city
for assumption of MUD debt.
b. This section shall apply to a District created as an ETJ MUD that is annexed into the city
limits. At the City's option, a "limited district" may be continued in existence after
annexation to maintain amenities or services beyond what the City typically provides for
neighborhoods similarly situated. In such cases an ETJ MUD shall enter into a SPA stating
conditions on which MUD will be converted to a limited district that will continue to exist
following full purpose annexation. Concurrently with the MUD’s confirmation election,
the MUD shall hold election on proposition to levy an O&M tax per Section 49.107 of the
Water Code to provide funds to operate the limited district following full purpose
annexation by the city; the MUD shall have no right to issue bonds until proposition to
levy an O&M tax is approved.
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POLICY 7: Require development in a MUD to exceed minimum UDC land use and
development standards, and address the land use provisions in the Consent Agreement or
related agreement
a. Require higher development and design standards for residential and nonresidential land
uses to promote a superior development. Examples include, but are not limited to:
1. Enhanced architectural standards; such as higher percentages of masonry on
exterior walls and variations in floor plans; and
2. Improved materials for signage, such as masonry bases.
b. Age restricted developments shall not exceed 10% of the net developable land area and
10% of the total housing units within the MUD.
c. Prohibit certain other land uses such as Correctional Facility; Personal Services
Restricted as defined the Unified Development Code, Chapter 16, of Title 17 of the
Georgetown City Code of Ordinances, and others as determined by City Council.
d. Ensure the City will benefit financially from commercial/retail land uses in developments
with ETJ MUDs.
i. All efforts should be made to exclude commercial/retail land area from an ETJ
MUD in favor of full-purpose annexation, or a SPA should be required allowing the
City to collect sales taxes from the area.
ii. The Strategic Partnership Agreement should provide that the City is entitled to
receive up to 100% of the sales taxes collected, and that none of those taxes
should be shared with the MUD unless special circumstances exist.
iii. City should retain site plan review to current City standards for uses other than
one- and two-family residential uses.
e. Require a diversity of housing offered within the district that is consistent with the Future
Land Use Plan.
f. Require public school location(s) to be provided, if desired by the applicable School
District. Location(s) of school sites should be in a central, walkable location within a
residential neighborhood away from a collector or arterial roadway identified in the
Overall Transportation Plan (OTP).
g. Require a land use plan to be attached to the Consent Agreement, and require major
amendments to a MUD land use plan be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission
and approved by the City Council.
h. Require all in-City MUDs to submit a Planned Unit Development Application and all ETJ
MUDs to submit a Development Agreement Application, concurrent with the
development of a consent agreement, to memorialize development stan dards.
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POLICY 8: Require development in a MUD to exceed UDC parkland requirements (not just
meet UDC standards or less than UDC standards), and address parkland prov isions in the
Consent Agreement
a. Require a park or series of parks open to the general public within the MUD in the size
and location approved by the Parks and Recreation Board.
b. Require installation and maintenance of park facilities improvements.
c. Require maintenance access to be provided, when needed.
d. Require connections to regional trail network and adjacent uses such as schools.
e. Require regional trail network to be a minimum of 10 feet in width.
f. Require usable trailheads with off-street parking and ADA compliant trails.
g. Require financial contributions to regional park facilities such as We stside Park or Garey
Park (depending on the location of the MUD).
h. Prohibit roads through parkland in a manner that subtracts from net usable park land.
i. Require provision of security and maintenance program.
j. Require protection and perpetuation of unique features on a particular site that should
be maintained as open space whether for environmental, conservation or scenic views.
POLICY 9: Address transportation issues and include transportation provisions in the Consent
Agreement
a. May require completion of a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and construction and/or funding
of both on- and off-site improvements identified in the TIA, including roadways identified
in the City's Overall Transportation Plan (OTP), pursuant to Section 12.09 of the UDC
b. Require dedication of right-of-way, inclusion of bike lanes, sidewalks, and aesthetically-
pleasing streetscapes consistent with the OTP and City street design standards.
c. Require residential subdivisions to be designed with increased connectivity, reduced cul -
de-sacs, short block lengths, additional stub outs to adjacent properties, except where
developed as a conservation subdivision pursuant to Chapter 11 of the UDC.
d. Require creative stormwater management and water quality solutions to be provided
such as low impact development ("LID") to minimize any downstream impacts.
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POLICY 10: City Operations Compensation Fee
A fee shall be assessed for each residential unit within a district, located within the City’s ETJ,
equal to the proportion of City operations attributed to serving residents of the district. The fee
shall be calculated as follows:
B = Total General Fund budget for the fiscal year in which the consent application is filed.
P = The estimated population of the City at the time the consent application is filed.
H= The estimated average household size within the City at the time the consent application is
filed.
D = The percentage of City services used by district residents. This percentage shall be adopte d
by the City annually as a part of the City's budget adoption process.
Y = Number of years of duration of the district.
R = Discount rate. This rate shall be adopted by the City annually as a part of the city's budget
adoption process.
PV = Present Value.
City Operations Compensation Fee = PV(R,Y,-((B /(P /H)) * D))
Example: B = $24,000,000
P = 41,000 H = 2.8 D = 15%
Y = 20
R = 6%
Fee = 2,819
Miscellaneous Provisions
Where not otherwise specifically addressed in this Policy, the procedures in Unified Development
Chapter 13 shall prevail.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
November 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Update on the 2018 UDC Annual Review Plan, S c hed ule and Next Step s . And reina Dávila-Quintero, AICP,
Current Planning Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
The p urpose of this item to provid e an up date on the UDC Annual Review P lan, tentative sc hedule and
next s teps. In ad d ition, City Staff and memb ers of the UDCAC will disc uss the tas ks identified at the
p revious meeting, as well as new tasks to be c o mp leted fo r the next meeting. Feedbac k and informatio n
received on eac h tas k will b e incorporated when related UDC topic s are s cheduled and presented fo r
d is cus s io n.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
SUBMITTED BY:
And reina Dávila-Quintero , AICP, Current Planning Manager
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