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Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A Discussion on how the U nified Development C ode Advisory C ommittee virtual conference will be
conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the Commission -- Sofia
Nelson, C N U-A, P lanning D irector
B O n a subject not posted on the agenda: P ersons may add an item to a future B oard agenda by filing a
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
C C ons ideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2020 regular meetings of
the Unified Development C ode Advisory C ommittee -- Mirna G arc ia, Management Analyst
D Disc ussion and possible direction on propos ed amendments to the Tree P reservation and Lands caping
standards of the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) s pecific ally as it relates to tree preservation, removal
and mitigation, streetyard, gateway and parking lands cape s tandards , and s creening and water
c onservation (UDC G eneral Amendment No. 20-03) -- S teve Mc Keown, Lands cape P lanner, Ethan
Harwell, S enior P lanner, and Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
E Update on the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) amendment process, and the 2020 UDC Annual
R eview P lan, S c hedule and Next S teps -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
Adjournment
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 9, 2020
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2020 regular meetings of
the Unified Development C ode Advis ory C ommittee -- Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Mirna G arcia, Management Analys t
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
minutes Backup Material
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
November 11, 2020
City of Georgetown, Texas
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 3:30 P.M.
Teleconference meeting: https://bit.ly/3nwaFSW
The regular meeting convened at 3:30PM on November 11, 2020 via teleconference at
https://bit.ly/3nwaFSW. Webinar ID: 952-2770-0033. To participate by phone: call in number 888-475-4499
or (301)715-8592. Password: 934285. Public comment was allowed via the conference call number or the
“ask a question” function on the video conference option; no in-person input was allowed.
Committee Member(s) in Attendance: PJ Stevens, Chair; Tracy Dubcak; Stuart Garner; Brian Robinson;
Philip Wanke; Jen Henderson; Brian Ortego
Staff Present: Andreina Dávila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Steve McKeown, Landscape Planner; Ethan Harwell, Senior
Planner
Meeting called to order at 3:31 P.M.
Regular Session
A. Discussion on how the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee virtual conference will
be conducted, to include options for public comments and how the public may address the
Commission – Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
B. On a subject not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future Board agenda by
filing a written request with the Staff Liaison no later than one week prior to the Board meeting.
The request must include the speaker’s name and the specific topic to be addressed with
sufficient information to inform the board and the public. For Board Liaison contact
information, please log on to http://government.georgetown.org/category/boards-
commissions/.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2020 regular
meeting of the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee. – Mirna Garcia, Management
Analyst
Chair Stevens made recommendations for revisions to the minutes.
Motion to approve the minutes with the revisions made by Chair Stevens, by Wanke. Second
by Henderson. Approved (7-0).
D. Discussion and possible direction on proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation and
Landscaping standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC) specifically as it relates to tree
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preservation, removal and mitigation, streetyard, gateway and parking landscape standards,
and screening and water conservation (UDC General Amendment No. 20-03) -- Steve
McKeown, Landscape Planner, Ethan Harwell, Senior Planner, and Andreina Dávila-Quintero,
AICP, Current Planning Manager
On July 14, 2020, the City Council directed staff to review the City’s tree preservation and
landscaping standards as a part of the 2020 UDC Annual Review Cycle. The purpose of these
revisions is to address ambiguity, conflicts with other code sections, and challenges found in its
implementation on several development projects. Tree Preservation standards are part of the
City’s development standards for subdivisions and development of property. Landscaping
standards as part of the City’s zoning standards for development of property.
Relevant sections of the UDC include, but are not limited to:
• Section 4.11, Gateway Overlay Districts
• Section 8.02, Tree Preservation & Protection
• Section 8.03, Residential Landscaping
• Section 8.04, Non-Residential Landscape Requirements
• Section 8.05, Review & Approval Process
• Section 8.06, Plant Selection, Installation, & Maintenance
• Section 11.04, Stormwater Management System Requirements
• Section 16.02, Definitions
This item was discussed in four (4) main parts:
• Part 1:Discussion of tree preservation issues
o Validate solutions for item TP.09
The Committee advised staff to clarify that the trees in the floodplain can
be counted in your total number of trees, but that they cannot be used as
credit trees for mitigation.
• Part 2: Continue discussion on issues related to streetyard, gateways and parking
landscape issues, specifically:
o Discussion of follow-up issues as they relate to:
▪ Streetyard requirements (SY.02);
The Committee advised staff to readjust proposed numbers for
determining street yard requirements so that the smaller lots do not
result in more trees. Staff to run scenarios to compare requirements.
o Discussion of possible solutions and recommended terms for all issues
The Committee advised staff to include a standard that restricts artificial
turfs within an easement. In addition, if limiting it to the rear, may not have
any value to add maintenance requirements. Keep preferred turf standards.
Address how impervious cover may be impacted (what is considered
impervious cover). When determining the boundaries for the gateway,
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proceed with Option 2 (100 feet from the edge on the right-of-way line on
either side).
• Part 3: Discussion on the issues related to screening and water conservation.
The Committee advised staff to clarify that “turf” means natural turf or grass.
Look at incentivizing water conservation; not requiring.
• Part 4: Next Steps
E. Update on the Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment process, and the 2020 UDC
Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps -- Andreina Dávila-Quintero, AICP, Current
Planning Manager
The purpose of this item is to discuss the Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment
process, and provide an update on the UDC Annual Review Plan, tentative schedule and next
steps. In addition, City Staff and members of the UDCAC will discuss the tasks identified at the
previous meeting, as well as new tasks to be completed for the next meeting. Feedback and
information received on each task will be incorporated when related UDC topics are scheduled
and presented for discussion.
Andreina also updated the Committee on the City Council’s approval of the second reading of
an ordinance regarding regulation of signs based on area, height, location. Any other provisions
related to content have been removed from the code.
Adjournment
Chair Stevens called the meeting to a close. Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
PJ Stevens, Attest Attest, Brian Ortego, Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 9, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion and pos s ible direc tion on proposed amendments to the Tree P res ervation and Landsc aping
s tandards of the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) spec ifically as it relates to tree pres ervation, removal
and mitigation, s treetyard, gateway and parking landsc ape standards, and sc reening and water c onservation
(UDC G eneral Amendment No. 20-03) -- S teve Mc Keown, Landsc ape P lanner, Ethan Harwell, S enior
P lanner, and Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
O n July 14, 2020, the C ity C ouncil directed staff to review the C ity’s tree pres ervation and landsc aping
s tandards as a part of the 2020 UDC Annual R eview C ycle. T he purpose of these revisions is to addres s
ambiguity, c onflic ts with other c ode sec tions , and challenges found in its implementation on several
development projects . Tree P reservation standards are part of the C ity’s development s tandards for
s ubdivis ions and development of property. Landsc aping standards as part of the C ity’s zoning s tandards
for development of property.
Relevant sections of the U D C include, but are not limited to:
S ection 4.11, G ateway O verlay Dis tric ts
S ection 8.02, Tree P reservation & P rotection
S ection 8.03, R es idential Lands caping
S ection 8.04, Non-R esidential Landsc ape R equirements
S ection 8.05, R eview & Approval P rocess
S ection 8.06, P lant S elec tion, Ins tallation, & Maintenance
S ection 11.04, S tormwater Management S ystem R equirements
S ection 16.02, Definitions
To facilitate the review process for this amendment, issues that have been identified by the public , the UDC
Advisory C ommittee and C ity staff were grouped into three (3) focus areas:
1. Tree P reservation, R emoval and Mitigation;
2. S treetyards, G ateways and P arking landsc ape standards; and
3. S creening and Water C onservation.
For each of these focus areas, we will be looking to:
Dis cus s eac h is s ue in detail:
W hat we are trying to res olve
Bac kground on how we got here
W hat we can do to res olve each issue
Validate the rec ommended s olutions; and
S eek direction to draft the O rdinance
T he specific list of issues to be reviewed and amended for each of these three (3) focus area was finalized by
the U D C Advisory C ommittee at their S eptember 9, 2020 meeting (Attachment I). T he specific U D C
sections associated with each items have been provided for reference.
T he discussion for this item will be completed in five (5) parts:
P art 1: Continue discussion S treet yard, Gateways and P arking landscape issues
Validate solutions for item S Y.02
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P art 2: Continue Discussion Screening and Water C onservation Issues:
Validate s olutions for items S BW.01 and S BW.02
P art 3: Validate direction on draft ordinance (please refer to Attachment I I)
P art 4: P ublic Outreach efforts
P art 5: N ext Steps
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None s tudied at this time.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Attachment I - Specific lis t of Issues to be addressed Backup Material
Attachment II - Summary of Proposed Terms Backup Material
Pres entation Pres entation
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Tree Preservation and Landscape Regulations
2020 UDC General Amendments
UDC Amendment No. 20-03
Tree Preservation, Removal and Mitigation
Issue No.Relevant UDC Section(s) Issues Requestor
TP.01 8.02.020
Consider establishing a threshold for identifying which multi-trunk trees must be
included on a survey based on the DBH of the largest trunk. UDCAC
TP.02 16.02 Consider adding a definition for tree branch and tree trunk. UDCAC
TP.03 16.02
Consider adding a definition for “hardwood” and “softwood” trees as some might
have different interpretations. UDCAC
TP.04 8.02.020
Exclude all cedar (ash-juniper and mountain cedar) trees from the protected trees
definition.UDCAC
TP.05 8.02.020 Consider excluding ornamental trees from the definition of protected trees. UDCAC
TP.06 8.02.030, 8.02.040, 8.06.040, 3.23
Clarify applicability of City approval for the removal of protected trees within a right-
of-way or public utility easement and assessment of mitigation fees. Staff
TP.07 8.05
Consider requiring a Tree Inventory for new projects and phased projects whose
surveys need to be update after 5 and 10 years. Staff
TP.08 8.02.050
Consider prioritizing the preservation of protected trees to allow flexibility in site
design elements (I.e. parking layout, monument sign location). Clarify the existing
process for Heritage Trees. Staff
TP.09 8.04.040, 8.05
Consider establishing boundaries for calculating protected and heritage trees on
projects (i.e. floodplain, ROW, Limit of Construction, Phase or Section specific) Staff, Public
TP.10 New, 8.02, 8.05
Consider requiring additional information on the health of a protected and heritage
tree to address disease control issues as it relates to tree preservation. Staff
TP.11 8.02.040 Consider additional options for tree mitigation. Staff, Public
TP.12 8.06.060
Consider altering the situations in which required landscaping trees can be removed
– specifically related to signage. Staff
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UDC Amendment No. 20-03
Streetyards, Gateways and Parking
Issue No.Relevant UDC Section(s) Issues Requestor
SY.01 8.03.030 Use of artificial turf for single-family residential Public
SY.02 8.04.030
Street yard requirements, particularly for projects with buildings at great distance
from the road and/or phased projects Public
SY.03 4.11, 8.04.030, 8.04.050
Applicability of Gateway landscape requirements (and how these relate to other
landscape requirements) Staff
SY.04 8.04.040 Landscape requirements for inventory lots related to an auto sales use Staff, Public
SY.05 8.05, 8.06, 10, 13.03 Conflicts between signage, utilities and easements, and landscape requirements Staff, UDCAC
Screening, Buffering and Water Conservation
Issue No.Relevant UDC Section(s) Issues Requestor
SBW.1 8.04.070 Screening requirements for alternative waste containers Staff
SBW.2 New
Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements with regard to the city’s
water conservation efforts Public, UDCAC, P&Z
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Tree Preservation, Removal and Mitigation
Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
TP.01 8.02.020 Consider establishing a threshold for identifying which
multi-trunk trees must be included on a survey based on
the DBH of the largest trunk.
On non-residential projects, a tree survey is required to
include any tree 12 inches + in diameter.
Change the tree survey requirement on non-residential
projects to require all trees 12 inches + in diameter except
for the excluded species.
• Hackberry
• Chinaberry
• Ashe Juniper (cedar) – includes Mountain Cedar
• Chinese Tallow
• Mesquite
Include educational material in the Development Manual
on how to measure trees.
Codify terms for calculating the multi-trunk diameter of a
tree (refer to TP.05). TP.02 16.02 Consider adding a definition for tree branch and tree trunk. No definition of the word trunk. Define Trunk as in Random House Webster’s Unabridged
Dictionary, 2nd Addition as adopted by UDC 1.06 & 16.01: Trunk – the main stem of a tree, as distinct from
the branches and roots.
Include definitions for branches and roots
Branch – a shoot or stem arising from the trunk.
Root – The usually underground portion of a plant
that lacks buds, leaves, or nodes and serves as
support, draws minerals and water from the surrounding soil, and sometimes stores food. TP.03 16.02 Consider adding a definition for “hardwood” and
“softwood” trees as some might have different
interpretations.
The UDC makes no reference to “hardwoods” or
“softwood”.
Heritage Trees may only be trees of the following species.
Protected Trees are any species of tree 12” or greater in
diameter, save for the excluded species.
Continue to not use terms “hardwood” or “softwood”
Do not add or subtract to current list of Heritage Tree
Species.
Continue to allow Protected Trees to be of any species,
except for the excluded species, to allow maximum credit
for various types of shade trees and ornamental trees.
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
TP.04 8.02.020 Exclude all cedar (ash-juniper and mountain cedar) trees
from the protected trees definition.
Cedar is among the UDC list of excluded trees. These
include:
- Hackberry
- Chinaberry
- Ashe Juniper (cedar)
- Chinese Tallow
- Mesquite
Maintain current UDC list of excluded trees.
TP.05 8.02.020 Consider excluding ornamental trees from the definition of
protected trees.
Ornamental trees are allowed to count as credit trees for
mitigation and as existing trees for landscaping
requirements.
Establish a ratio based on the size of largest trunk that is
specific to ornamental trees, where all additional trunks will
be considered at half the largest inch trunk size.
TP.06 8.02.030,
8.02.040,
8.06.040, 3.23
Clarify applicability of City approval for the removal of
protected trees within a right-of-way or public utility
easement and assessment of mitigation fees.
Heritage Trees Protected in the ROW need no review for
pruning when done by a certified arborist for work being
conducted by a public utility provider.
Heritage Trees may be removed with approval of the Urban
Forester. Protected Trees are not included under this
exemption.
Mitigation is required for any tree removed.
Continue current practices for Heritage Trees.
Allow Protected Trees to be removed at the discretion of
the Urban Forester.
Make provisions to include it under the current Heritage
Tree Removal Permit.
Rename “Heritage Tree Removal Permit” to “Tree Removal
Permit”.
The trimming of any Protected or Heritage Tree within a
public right-of-way or public utility easement within the
municipal limits of the City per Sec 12.08 of the City Code
(adopted Oct 27, 2020).
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
TP.07 8.05 Consider requiring a Tree Inventory for new projects and
phased projects whose surveys need to be update after 5
and 10 years.
Tree Inventory is only encouraged, not required. Require the Tree Inventory when existing trees are to be
credited toward tree mitigation requirements
Require the Tree Inventory when a residential project is
proposed to be planned and constructed in three or more
phases.
Require the Tree Inventory when a master planned
development is to be established under a Planned Unit Development or Development Agreement.
Require the tree inventory when alternative tree standards
are being requested through a Planned Unit Development,
Development Agreement, or Subdivision Variance.
Require tree surveys to identify if a tree is infected with oak
wilt if deceased.
Tree Inventory = species, size, disease and type of disease,
health of tree, % of canopy cover TP.08 8.02.050 Consider prioritizing the preservation of protected trees to
allow flexibility in site design elements (I.e. parking layout,
monument sign location). Clarify the existing process for
Heritage Trees.
To protect a Heritage Tree any of the following may be
varied:
• Setbacks
• Lot design standards
• Building heights
• Sidewalks
• Lighting
• Signage
• Parking
• Drainage criteria
• Connectivity
• Driveway separation
• Utility extension
Protected Trees may take priority over design and
construction of public sidewalks
Alternative Standards shall be approved by the Director for
administrative applications and by P&Z for applications
under their approval.
Maintain list of possible alternatives for Heritage Trees and
expand the same list to Protected Trees or stands of
Protected Trees with a cumulative DBH of at least 20” or
more.
• Setbacks
• Lot design standards
• Building heights
• Sidewalks
• Lighting
• Signage
• Parking
• Drainage criteria
• Connectivity
• Driveway separation
• Utility extension
Alternative standards shall be approved by the Director under the provisions for an Administrative Exception.
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
TP.09 8.04.040, 8.05 Consider establishing boundaries for calculating protected
and heritage trees on projects (i.e. floodplain, ROW, Limit
of Construction, Phase or Section specific)
Existing trees within the entire project boundary (including
floodplain or ROW dedication) can be credited toward the
existing trees remaining.
All trees within a property that has a floodplain may be
considered for tree preservation and mitigation credit.
• Trees within the floodplain may be counted as
credit trees for purposes of tree mitigation
• Credit trees preserved within the developable area
may be counted at a higher ratio of 2:1
No trees shall be considered existing trees if located in an area proposed for right-of-way dedication/reservation
where no public improvements are required to be
constructed as a part of the scope of work. TP.10 New, 8.02, 8.05 Consider requiring additional information on the health of
a protected and heritage tree to address disease control
issues as it relates to tree preservation.
Health information is only encouraged, not required. Require Tree Inventory to learn the health of a tree.
Tree Inventory = species, size, disease and type of disease,
health of tree, % of canopy cover
TP.11 8.02.040 Consider additional options for tree mitigation. Divide Protected Trees into two classes:
Tree Size Mitigation Fee
Protected (12” +) $150
Heritage (26” +) $200
Divide Protected Trees into three classes:
Tree Size Mitigation Fee
Protected (12” – 18”) $125
Protected (18” +) $175
Heritage $225
Removals in excess of the number of trees allowed to be
removed = standard mitigation plus 50%
Clarify that mitigation by “On-Site Replacement Trees” shall
first be considered foremost, within site feasibility
limitations, before other mitigation options.
Developer shall provide a letter of intent which identifies
the project trigger for when mitigation plantings are to be
installed.
• City will draft standard language to be included with letter of intent to address review of plantings
and refund of mitigation fees paid, in whole or in
part, following verification of on-site mitigation
plantings.
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
TP.12 8.06.060 Consider altering the situations in which required
landscaping trees can be removed – specifically related to
signage.
Removed trees and mitigate for the size and species of the
tree. Mitigation trees must be planted along the same side
of the building or parking lot.
Remove and replace with a tree or trees that will reach a
similar size as the removed tree.
• Grouping replacement tree(s) within the same
required planting area where feasible (street yard,
parking lot, gateway buffer, etc.)
• Trees must be planted so that they will not impede
signage visibility in the future
Street yards, Gateways and Parking
Issue No. Relevant UDC Section(s) Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
SY.01 8.03.030;
8.06.020.C
Consider allowing the use of artificial turf for single-family
residential
Artificial turf is not permitted in a single or two-family
residential property.
Artificial turf, when proposed, shall be limited to the rear
yard only. When the rear yard abuts a local or collector-
level street, artificial turf shall be limited to the area
screened from view from the adjacent right-of-way.
Artificial turf shall be prohibited within an easement.
Include standards that define preferred artificial turf. Artificial turf must comply with impervious cover limitations.
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
SY.02 8.04.030 Consider establishing different or alternative street yard
requirements, particularly for projects with buildings at
great distance from the road and/or phased projects.
Street yard requirements are determined by 3 different
street yard areas:
Street yard
Size (sq.ft)
Landscape
Area
# Trees # Shrubs
<50,000 20% 1 / 5,000 sq.ft. 3 / 5,000 sq.ft.
50,000 – 500,000 20% 10 for 1st 50,000 sq.ft.
1 / additional 10,000 sq.ft.
30 for 1st 50,000 sq.ft.
3 / additional 10,000 sq.ft.
>500,000 20% 55 for 1st 500,000
1 / additional 25,000 sq.ft.
175 for 1st 500,000
sq.ft. 3 / additional 25,000 sq.ft.
Revise Street yard size thresholds to reflect sizes more
commonly seen and updated planting requirements for
each threshold
Street yard Size (sq.ft) Landscape Area # Trees # Shrubs
<50,000 20% 1 / 2,500 sq.ft. 3 / 2,500 sq.ft.
50,000 –
500,000
20% 4 for 1st 10,000
sq.ft. 1.5 / additional 10,000 sq.ft.
12 for 1st 10,000
sq.ft. 4 / additional 10,000 sq.ft.
>500,000 20% 18 for 1st 100,000 2 / additional 20,000 sq.ft.
48 for 1st 100,000 sq.ft. 5 / additional
20,000 sq.ft.
Create a street yard planting percentage option that focus
heaviest plantings near the ROW.
• Required for phased projects – to be completed in Phase 1
Screening and Bufferyard plantings are still in addition to all
other requirements.
10% (Low-level) of street yard plantings located within 28 feet of building façade
30% (Mid-level) of street yard plantings located between Low-level and High-level planting zone
60% (High-level) of street yard plantings located
between ROW & Mid-level planting zone
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2020 UDC General Amendments - Tree Preservation and Landscape Regulations UDC Amendment No. 20-03
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
SY.03 4.11, 8.04.030,
8.04.050
Clarify the applicability of Gateway landscape requirements
(and how these relate to other landscape requirements)
Gateway standards do not apply when another zoning
overlay district exists.
Gateway overlay districts boundary are determined by:
- Right-of-way line of each applicable roadway
- Centerline of the roadway when conflicting gateway
overlay districts occur
Gateway standards shall apply when more stringent than
the standard of any other overlay district
Clean-up referenced code sections
Gateway overlay boundaries extend up to a maximum
depth of 100 feet from the edge on the right-of-way line on
either side. SY.04 8.04.040 Clarify the applicability of landscape requirements for
inventory lots related to an auto sales use
“Vehicle display and sales areas” are exempt from the
parking lot landscape requirements.
Define “vehicle display and sales areas” as the area
specifically reserved for the display and storage of vehicles
actively for sale.
These areas shall not include areas reserved for required
parking spaces, parking of vehicles in service, or areas
reserved for the storage of vehicles not actively for sale.
SY.05 8.05, 8.06, 10,
13.03
Consider measures or alternatives to address conflicts
between signage, utilities and easements, and landscape
requirements
An Administrative Exception may be requested for an
alternative Landscape design.
When required shade trees conflict with signage or utility
easement, one or more of the following options may be
proposed to meet the requirement:
• Ornamental trees, additional medium and small
shrubs around monument signs may be used to
meet required gateway shade trees at a ratio as
defined below:
2 ornamental trees = 1 shade tree, or
1 ornamental tree and 20 small to medium
shrubs = 1 shade tree, or
• No more than 25% of the mature canopy size may
encroach onto an easement, sign, or any other
conflict point; or
• Gateway landscape buffer shall extend a minimum
of 10 feet beyond any conflicting easement.
Screening and Water Conservation
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2020 UDC General Amendments - Tree Preservation and Landscape Regulations UDC Amendment No. 20-03
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Issue No. Relevant UDC
Section(s)
Issues Current Terms Proposed Terms
SBW.01 8.04.070 Clarify screening requirements for alternative waste
containers
Dumpsters are subject to locational and design standards
including distance from property line, placement on
reinforced concrete pads, screening materials, gate
materials, and features to protect enclosures from truck
operations.
Other waste and recycling container enclosures shall also
be subject to the dumpster locational and design
standards.
Location of waste and recycling container enclosures shall
also comply with the standards of the waste collection
service provider. SBW.02 New; 8.06; 11.02 Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements
regarding the city’s water conservation efforts
Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought
resistant species such as (but not limited to) Bermuda,
Zoysia, or Buffalo.
50% of plant materials must be low water users.
Solid sod shall be used in swales or on 3:1 or greater slopes
or other areas subject to erosion.
Synthetic or artificial lawns or plants are not allowed.
Continue to encourage grassed areas to be planted with
drought resistant species such as (but not limited to)
Bermuda, Zoysia, or Buffalo, when grassed areas are
provided.
Continue to require a minimum of 50% of the total number
of plant materials to be low water user plants.
• For every additional 10% of plants classified as low
water users, an additional 1% of impervious cover, up to a maximum of 3%, may be granted.
Continue to require solid sod in swales, and on 3:1 or
greater slopes or other areas subject to erosion. For all
other areas, sod shall be limited to the remaining
percentage of plant material that are not low water user
plants.
• Exemptions: dog parks; open recreational/common
amenity areas; parkland Allow artificial turfs in areas screened from streets and
adjacent properties, and in accordance with the impervious cover requirements of the project. Artificial turf shall be
prohibited within required bufferyards and gateway landscape buffers.
• Include standards that define preferred artificial
turf and maintenance requirements.
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1
Tree Preservation and
Landscape Standards
Adjustments and Clean-up
UDC Advisory Committee
December 9, 2020
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Purpose
•Review and discuss issues and possible solutions to address conflicts, ambiguity, and alternative standards relating to:
1.Street yards, gateways and parking (continuation from the October 14 and November 11 UDCAC meetings)2.Screening and water conservation (continuation from the November 11 UDCAC meeting)
•Discuss public outreach efforts
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3
Agenda
•Part 1 -Discussion Street yard, Gateways and Parking landscape issues
•Validate solutions for item SY.02
•Part 2 -Discussion Screening and Water Conservation Issues
•Validate solutions for items SBW.01 and SBW.02
•Part 3 –Validate direction on draft ordinance (Attachment II in the agenda packet)
•Part 4 –Public Outreach efforts
•Part 5 -Next Steps
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UDC Annual Review Process
Topics are introduced by City Staff & Public
City Council discussion, P&Z recommends list of amendments
City Council reviews & approves topics to be amended.
UDCAC and City Staff begin to prepare draft amendments
Public Outreach UDCAC, P&Z Make Recommendation Council Approval
5/26 06/16 07/14 08/2020
Given the COVID-19 pandemic the UDC Advisory Committee has not been meeting and have not been included in the review of the annual list of amendments.
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Part 1
Discussion Street yards, Gateways and Parking landscape standards (continuation from the October 14 and November 11, 2020 meetings)
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Street yard, Gateway, & Parking Ordinance
Purpose & Essential Terms
•Purpose:
•The purpose of these site-specific landscape elements is to:
•protect and enhance the character and wellbeing of Georgetown’s residences and visitors.
•reduce thermal impact, carbon emissions, and stormwater run-off while
•herald the approach to the City,
•define destinations, linking common elements together, and
•promote a pedestrian friendly and active lifestyle.
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Street yard, Gateway, & Parking Ordinance
Purpose & Essential Terms
•Chapter 8 Essential Terms:
•Street yard:The area between any adjoining street right-of-way and existing or proposed building, the portion of which is closest to the right-of-way line.
•Gateway:Roadways within the City limits to be considered gateways into Georgetown of which properties fronting such roadways shall be subject to special landscaping and design standards.
•Shade Tree:The largest plants in the landscape that provide the overhead structure needed for shading and under which other plants live and grow.
Gateway Area
Street yard Area
Shade Tree
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds
Issue:
Street yard requirements,
particularly for projects with
buildings at great distance from the
road and/or phased projects
Possible Solutions:1.Keep current code and thresholds as is.2.Adjust thresholds to smaller square foot ranges to reduce requirements on mid-range sites; similar to other cities requirements.3.Base street yard on proposed final build out of phased projects, specify installation of Shade tree requirements with completion of first phase/section.4.Add percentages to the highest threshold where the highest percentage of plantings are closest to ROW and lowest percentage closest to face of building
Background:
•Surrounding cities require a set quantity to area or linear distance on projects.
•Leander allows large landscaped activity areas (i.e. school facilities) a reduction in required quantities per sf calculation
•Georgetown UDC identifies (3) thresholds with increasing requirements, similar to other cities but with less qty. req. overall.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.030
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds
Issue:
Street yard requirements,
particularly for projects with
buildings at great distance from the
road and/or phased projects
Current Terms:Street yard requirements are determined by 3 different street yard areas
Background:
•Surrounding cities require a set quantity to area or linear distance on projects.
•Leander allows large landscaped activity areas (i.e. school facilities) a reduction in required quantities per sf calculation
•Georgetown UDC identifies (3) thresholds with increasing requirements, similar to other cities but with less qty. req. overall.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.030
Street yard
Size (sq.ft)
Required
Landscape Area
Required number of
Trees
Required number of
Shrubs
<50,000 20% of street
yard
1 per 5,000 sq.ft.3 per 5,000 sq.ft.
50,000 –
500,000
20% of street
yard
10 for first 50,000 sq.ft.
1 per additional 10,000
sq.ft.
30 for first 50,000 sq.ft.
3 per additional 10,000
sq.ft.
>500,000 20% of street
yard
55 for first 500,000
1 per additional 25,000
sq.ft.
175 for first 500,000 sq.ft.
3 per additional 25,000
sq.ft.
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 1
Issue:
Street yard requirements,
particularly for projects with
buildings at great distance from the
road and/or phased projects
Proposed Terms:Keep Street yard requirements as there are currently outlined in UDC Section 8.04.030, seen below:
Background:
•Surrounding cities require a set quantity to area or linear distance on projects.
•Leander allows large landscaped activity areas (i.e. school facilities) a reduction in required quantities per sf calculation
•Georgetown UDC identifies (3) thresholds with increasing requirements, similar to other cities but with less qty. req. overall.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.030
Street yard
Size (sq.ft)
Required
Landscape Area
Required number of
Trees
Required number of
Shrubs
<50,000 20% of street
yard
1 per 5,000 sq.ft.3 per 5,000 sq.ft.
50,000 –
500,000
20% of street
yard
10 for first 50,000 sq.ft.
1 per additional 10,000
sq.ft.
30 for first 50,000 sq.ft.
3 per additional 10,000
sq.ft.
>500,000 20% of street
yard
55 for first 500,000
1 per additional 25,000
sq.ft.
175 for first 500,000 sq.ft.
3 per additional 25,000
sq.ft.
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 2 (revised)
Issue:
Street yard requirements,
particularly for projects with
buildings at great distance from the
road and/or phased projects
Current Terms:Street yard requirements are determined by 3 different street yard areas
Proposed Terms: Opt. 2Revise Street yard size thresholds to reflect sizes more commonly seen and updated planting requirements for each threshold
Background:
•Surrounding cities require a set quantity to area or linear distance on projects.
•Leander allows large landscaped activity areas (i.e. school facilities) a reduction in required quantities per sf calculation
•Georgetown UDC identifies (3) thresholds with increasing requirements, similar to other cities but with less qty. req. overall.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.030
Street yard
Size (sq.ft)
Required
Landscape Area
Required number of Trees Required number of Shrubs
<10,000 20% of street yard 1 per 2,500 sq.ft.3 per 2,500 sq.ft.
10,000 –
100,000
20% of street yard 4 for first 10,000 sq.ft.
1.5 per additional 10,000 sq.ft.
12 for first 10,000 sq.ft.
4 per additional 10,000 sq.ft.
>100,000 20% of street yard 18 for first 100,000
2 per additional 20,000 sq.ft.
48 for first 100,000 sq.ft.
5 per additional 20,000 sq.ft.
Street yard
Size (sq.ft)
Required
Landscape Area
Required number of Trees Required number of Shrubs
<50,000 20% of street yard 1 per 5,000 sq.ft.3 per 5,000 sq.ft.
50,000 –
500,000
20% of street yard 10 for first 50,000 sq.ft.
1 per additional 10,000 sq.ft.
30 for first 50,000 sq.ft.
3 per additional 10,000 sq.ft.
>500,000 20% of street yard 55 for first 500,000
1 per additional 25,000 sq.ft.
175 for first 500,000 sq.ft.
3 per additional 25,000 sq.ft.
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 2 Continued
SY - Old SY - New
Land
Area
20%
of SY
Req.
Trees
1 per
5k
(old)
Req.
Trees
10 for 1st
50k,
1 per
Add. 10k
(old)
Req.
Trees
55 for 1st
500k,
1 per
Add. 25k
(old)
Req.
Trees
1 per
2.5k
(new)
Req.
Trees
4 for 1st
10k,
1.5 per
Add. 10k
(new)
Req.
Trees
18 for 1st
100k,
2 per
Add. 20k
(new)
Req.
Shrubs
3 per
5k,
(old)
Req.
Shrubs
30 for 1st
50k,
3 per
Add. 10k
(old)
Req.
Shrubs
175 for
1st 500k,
3 per
Add. 10k
(old)
Req.
Shrubs
3 per
2.5k
(new)
Req.
Shrubs
12 for 1st
10k,
4 per
Add. 10k
(new)
Req.
Shrubs
48 for 1st
100k,
5 per
Add. 20k
(new)
Dif. of
old vs
new
req'd.
Trees
Dif. of
old vs
new
req'd.
Shrubs
< 5k 2,500 1 1 3 3 0 0
5,000 5,000 1 2 3 6 1 3
< 10k 7,500 2 3 6 9 1 3
10,000 10,000 2 4 6 12 2 6
20,000 20,000 4 5.5 12 16 2 4
30,000 30,000 6 7 18 20 1 2
40,000 40,000 8 8.5 24 24 1 0
50,000 50,000 10 10 30 28 0 -2
60,000 60,000 11 11.5 33 32 1 -1
70,000 70,000 12 13 36 36 1 0
80,000 80,000 13 14.5 39 40 2 1
90,000 90,000 14 16 42 44 2 2
100,000 100,000 15 18 45 48 3 3
110,000 < 120k 16 20 48 53 4 5
Proposed Opt. 2 Table –Breakdown of Existing vs New thresholds & quantities
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 2 Continued
Project Breakdown:-Street yard Area: 2,521 sq.ft.
Current Proposed
Trees 1 1
Shrubs 2 3
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 2 Continued
Project Breakdown:-Street yard Area: 65,807 sq.ft.
Current Proposed
Trees 11 12
Shrubs 33 32
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 2 Continued
Project Breakdown:-Street yard Area: 136,492
Current Proposed
Trees 19 22
Shrubs 54 58
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SY.02 –Street yard landscape requirements and thresholds -Opt. 3 (threshold approach –may apply to Opts 1 or 2)
Issue:
Street yard requirements,
particularly for projects with
buildings at great distance from the
road and/or phased projects
Proposed Terms:
•Create a street yard planting percentage option that focus heaviest plantings near the ROW.
•Required for phased projects –to be completed in Phase 1
•Screening and Bufferyard plantings are still in addition to all other requirements. Background:
•Surrounding cities require a set quantity to area or linear distance on projects.
•Leander allows large landscaped activity areas (i.e. school facilities) a reduction in required quantities per sf calculation
•Georgetown UDC identifies (3) thresholds with increasing requirements, similar to other cities but with less qty. req. overall.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.030
10% (Low-level) of street yard plantings located within 28 feet of building façade
30% (Mid-level) of street yard plantings located between Low-level and High-level planting zone
60% (High-level) of street yard plantings located between ROW & Mid-level planting zone
Proposed Building
10% (Low-level) Planting zone
30% (Mid-level) Planting Zone
60% (High-Level) Planting Zone
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Part 2
Screening and Water Conservation
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Screening and Water Conservation Ordinance
Purpose & Essential Terms
•Purpose:
•The purpose of the screening landscape requirements is to:
•protect and enhance the character and wellbeing of Georgetown’s residences and visitors, and
•obscure structures or land uses (i.e. parking or outdoor storage) from another.
•The purpose of the water conservation requirements is to:
•support water conservation as an effective resource to manage, sustain and protect the City’s potable water supply
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Screening and Water Conservation Ordinance
Purpose & Essential Terms:
•Water Conservation Ordinance Essential Terms:
•Hydrozone –The grouping plants with similar water requirements together in an effort to conserve water.
•Zonal Irrigation –means an automated irrigation system that can isolate and manage the irrigation needs of sections of landscape with similar watering requirements, allowing independent operation of each section of the system.
•Summer Dormancy Capabilities –means the ability of turf grass to survive without water for a period of sixty consecutive days between the months of May through September.
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SBW.01 –Screening requirements for alternative waste containers
Issue:Consider establishing screening standards for other trash receptacles (in addition to dumpsters), to include locational requirements.
Possible Solutions:1.Clarify that locational standards also apply to recycling containers, trash compacters and other waste containers.2.Include standards that ensure trucks may pick-up waste and recycling containers consistent with the standards of the Texas Disposal System.
Background:
•Georgetown UDC requires waste and recycling containers to be completed screened from public view.
•Georgetown UDC locational standards are only applicable to dumpsters.
•Locational standards do not address service truck access.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.070
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SBW.01 –Screening requirements for alternative waste containers
Issue:Consider establishing screening standards for other trash receptacles (in addition to dumpsters), to include locational requirements.
Current Terms:1.Dumpsters are subject to locational and design standards including distance from property line, placement on reinforced concrete pads, screening materials, gate materials, and features to protect enclosures from truck operations.
Proposed Terms:1.Other waste and recycling container enclosures shall also be subject to the dumpster locational and design standards.
2.Location of waste and recycling container enclosures shall also comply with the standards of the waste collection service provider.
Background:
•Georgetown UDC requires waste and recycling containers to be completed screened from public view.
•Georgetown UDC locational standards are only applicable to dumpsters.
•Locational standards do not address service truck access.
UDC Sections Affected: 8.04.070
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SBW.02 –Water conservation efforts for non-residential development
Issue:Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements with regard to the city’s water conservation efforts.
Possible solutions:1.Require (not encourage) grassed areas to be planted with drought resistant species such as (but not limited to) Bermuda, Zoysia, or Buffalo
2.Limit use of (natural) turf to areas requiring stabilization methods
3.Require a higher percentage (more than 50%) of plant materials to be low water users
4.Require a minimum percentage of landscape area and specific site features (i.e. parking islands) to be a combination of 3 or more of drought tolerant features (i.e. ground cover, shrubs, agaves, boulders, rock, etc..) –based on area size.
Background:
•City’s water conservation standards include irrigation maintenance practices and additional landscape standards for residential property.
•City’s UDC requires 50% of plant materials to be low water users
•Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought resistant species
UDC Sections Affected: New; Sec 8.06
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SBW.02 –Water conservation efforts for non-residential development
Issue:Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements with regard to the city’s water conservation efforts.
Possible solutions (continued):5.Require irrigation standards as outlined in Georgetown’s Water Conservation ordinance be implemented (i.e. subsurface irrigation for non-turf areas, Zonal Irrigation, & Hydrozone plantings)
6.Allow the use of Synthetic/Artificial turf in areas screened from public view, and in accordance with impervious cover requirements of the project.a.Include standards that define preferred artificial turf and maintenance requirements.
7.Explore feasibility of establishing landscape requirements based on estimated water usage.
Background:
•City’s water conservation standards include irrigation maintenance practices and additional landscape standards for residential property.
•City’s UDC requires 50% of plant materials to be low water users
•Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought resistant species
UDC Sections Affected: New; Sec 8.06
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SBW.02 –Water conservation efforts for non-residential development
Issue:Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements with regard to the city’s water conservation efforts.
Current Terms:1.Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought resistant species such as (but not limited to) Bermuda, Zoysia, or Buffalo.
2.50% of plant materials must be low water users.
3.Solid sod shall be used in swales or on 3:1 or greater slopes or other areas subject to erosion.
4.Synthetic or artificial lawns or plants are not allowed.
Background:
•City’s water conservation standards include irrigation maintenance practices and additional landscape standards for residential property.
•City’s UDC requires 50% of plant materials to be low water users
•Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought resistant species
UDC Sections Affected: New; Sec 8.06
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SBW.02 –Water conservation efforts for non-residential development
Issue:Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements with regard to the city’s water conservation efforts.
Proposed Terms:1.Continue to encourage grassed areas to be planted with drought resistant species such as (but not limited to) Bermuda, Zoysia, or Buffalo, when grassed areas are provided.
2.Continue to require a minimum of 50% of the total number of plant materials to be low water user plants.a.For every additional 10% of plants classified as low water users, an additional 1% of impervious cover, up to a maximum of 3%, may be granted.
3.Continue to require solid sod in swales, and on 3:1 or greater slopes or other areas subject to erosion. For all other areas, sod shall be limited to the remaining percentage of plant material that are not low water user plants.a.Exemptions:i.Dog parksii.Open recreational/common amenity areasiii.Parkland
Background:
•City’s water conservation standards include irrigation maintenance practices and additional landscape standards for residential property.
•City’s UDC requires 50% of plant materials to be low water users
•Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought resistant species
UDC Sections Affected: New; Sec 8.06; Sec 11.02
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SBW.02 –Water conservation efforts for non-residential development (Term 3)
Current allowable turf area Proposed allowable turf area at 50%, based on min. 50% low water plant material requirement
50% Turf AreaUnrestricted Turf Area
Project Breakdown:-Required Landscape area-50% of landscape area for plant material
50% ground cover or other low water plant material
50% sod
Turf
Other Plant
Material and
Groundcover
KEY
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SBW.02 –Water conservation efforts for non-residential development
Issue:Review current nonresidential landscaping requirements with regard to the city’s water conservation efforts.
Proposed Terms (continued):4.Allow artificial turfs in areas screened from streets and adjacent properties, and in accordance with the impervious cover requirements of the project. Artificial turf shall be prohibited within required bufferyards and gateway landscape buffers.a.Include standards that define preferred artificial turf and maintenance requirements. Background:
•City’s water conservation standards include irrigation maintenance practices and additional landscape standards for residential property.
•City’s UDC requires 50% of plant materials to be low water users
•Grassed areas are encouraged to be planted with drought resistant species
UDC Sections Affected: New; Sec 8.06
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Part 3
Proposed Terms -Validate direction on draft ordinance
(Attachment II agenda packet )
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Part 4
Public Outreach
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Public Review –January 2021
•Email announcement (Jan 19)
•Online posting (Jan 19)
•Survey (Jan 19)
•Virtual open meeting (Jan 25)
•Presentation on proposed amendments
•Q&A session
•Office hours (2 hrs; Jan 20 and Jan 27)
Window for submission of comments (Jan 19 –29)
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Part 5
Next Steps
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UDC Annual Review Process
Topics are introduced by City Staff & Public
City Council discussion, P&Z recommends list of amendments
City Council reviews & approves topics to be amended.
UDCAC and City Staff begin to prepare draft amendments
Public Outreach UDCAC, P&Z Make Recommendation Council Approval
5/26 06/16 07/14 08-12/2020 Jan 21 Feb 21 Mar 21
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Next Steps
Confirm direction on tree preservation, removals, and mitigation
Discuss Street yards, Gateways, & Parking
Confirm direction on Street yards, Gateways, & Parking
Discuss Screening & Water Conservation
Confirm direction on Screening & Water Conservation
Validate direction on draft Ordinance
Public Outreach efforts
Draft Ordinance
Public Review
UDCAC and P&Z
Recommendations
City Council Action
UDCAC and City Staff begin to prepare draft amendments.
10/14 11/11 Q1 202112/9
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Call to Action (Homework)
•Spread the word
•Public Review period will be completed end of January 2021
•Draft Ordinance to be posted at udc.georgetown.org
•Identify 2-3 people interested in the proposed amendments to coordinate review and obtain feedback
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
December 9, 2020
S UB J E C T:
Update on the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) amendment proc es s , and the 2020 UDC Annual
R eview P lan, S chedule and Next S teps -- Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he purpos e of this item is to dis cus s the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) amendment process,
and provide an update on the UDC Annual R eview P lan, tentative s chedule and next s teps. In addition,
C ity S taff and members of the UDC AC will disc uss the tas ks identified at the previous meeting, as well as
new tas ks to be c ompleted for the next meeting. F eedbac k and information received on eac h task will be
inc orporated when related UDC topics are sc heduled and presented for disc ussion.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
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