HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 02.13.2019Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Dev elopment Code Adv isory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
F ebruary 13, 2019 at 3:30 P M
at Historic L ight and Waterworks B uilding located at 406 W. 8th Street Georgetown,
T X 78626
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
A C ons ideration and possible approval of minutes of the November 14, 2018 regular meeting. Andreina
Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
B Disc ussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development C ode regarding the number of units
and building separation requirements of the multi-family res idential zoning districts (Amendment No. 14).
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
C Disc ussion on proposed revisions to the Unified Development C ode related to building material standards
in residential zoning dis tric ts (Amendment No. 15). C helsea Irby, S enior P lanner
D Disc ussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development C ode regarding additional notific ation
requirements for rezoning applications (Amendment No. 17). Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent
P lanning Manager
E Disc ussion regarding proposed changes to C hapter 2, R eview Authority, C hapter 3, Applications and
P ermits , and C hapter 16, Definitions , of the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) regarding the rules ,
standards and regulations of the Historic Dis tric ts (Amendment No. 2). S ofia Nels on, C NU-A, P lanning
Direc tor
F Disc ussion regarding proposed changes to S ec tion 6.06, C ommon Amenity Area, S ec tion 8.02, Tree
P reservation and P rotection, and S ec tion 13.08, P arkland, of the Unified Development C ode (UDC )
regarding P arkland Dedication requirements (Amendment No. 3). Kimberly G arret, P arks and R ec reation
Direc tor, and Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager.
G Update on the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview P lan, S chedule and Next S teps . Andreina Dávila-Q uintero,
AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
Adjournment
C E RT IF IC AT E O F P O S T IN G
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a place readily
ac cessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2019, at
__________, and remained so pos ted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the sc heduled time of s aid
meeting.
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R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible approval of minutes of the November 14, 2018 regular meeting. Andreina
Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes Cover Memo
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UDC Advisory Committee 1
November 14, 2018
City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Historic Light and Water Works Building,
406 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee Present: Attendance: Brett Danaher; Tracy Dubcak, Vice-chair; John Philpott; PJ
Stevens; and Jason Wirth, Secretary;
Committee Member(s) Absent: Tim Haynie; Tim Bargainer;
Staff Present: Andreina Davila-Quintero, Current Planning Manager; Chelsea Irby, Senior Planner;
Ethan Harwell, Planner; and 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 3:30 pm.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B. Consideration and possible approval of minutes of the August 8, 2018 and the September 12,
2018 regular meetings. Karen Frost, Recording Secretary
Motion by Stevens, second by Philpott to approve the minutes as presented. Approved 5 – 0.
C. Public hearing and possible action on proposed amendments to Chapter 3, Applications and
Permits, and Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, of the Unified Development
Code (UDC) regarding Development Agreements and Special Districts (Amendment No. 8).
Andreina Dávila-Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila gave an update of the MUD policy amendments that are being proposed by staff. The
policy was approved by Council in July and August. This was previously discussed by this
group in June. There were eleven items in the policy including minimum design standards,
locations, etc. The Board was asked to take action to recommend the changes in the UDC to
P&Z and Council.
Chair Dubcak opened the public hearing and with no speakers coming forth, closed the hearing.
The Board made recommendations of changes that were typographical errors that were noted
by Davila. During this time, she also introduced Irby and Harwell who have joined the
Planning Department recently.
Motion by Stevens to recommend approval with modifications to proposed amendments to
Chapter 3, Applications and Permits, and Chapter 13, Infrastructure and Public
Improvements of the UDC regarding Development Agreements and Special Districts subject
to minor changes, mainly typographical errors. Second by Philpott.
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UDC Advisory Committee 2
November 14, 2018
After discussing the proposed revisions, the Board held the vote and approved the changes 5
– 0.
D. Update on the 2018 UDC Annual Review Plan, Schedule and Next Steps. Andreina Dávila-
Quintero, AICP, Current Planning Manager
Davila thanked the board for their previous work on the Mobile Food Vendors policy which
was approved by Council on October 9th. Staff is still working on the proposed changes for
Parkland dedication and development. They are looking at more discussion by this board, a
workshop and an Open House held by the Parks Department to identify needs and wants. Staff
is looking at bringing the annual review plan in January and beginning work on the permitted
uses table. She also stated there will be amendments to the Certificate of Appropriateness and
Historic and Architectural Review Commission review authority, dependent upon Council
action in December and January.
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 4:04 pm.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
Tracey Dubcak, Attest Attest, Jason Wirth
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion on propos ed amendments to the Unified Development C ode regarding the number of units and
building s eparation requirements of the multi-family residential zoning dis tric ts (Amendment No. 14).
Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he C ity C ouncil directed staff to update the UDC ’s s tandards and c urrent s ite des ign requirements of the
multi-family zoning dis tric ts as a part of the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview proc es s (Amendment No. 14).
T he purpos e of this amendment is to review the maximum number of units allowed per building, and
minimum separation between buildings requirements of the Low Density Multi-F amily (MF -1) and High
Density Multi-F amily (MF -2) zoning dis tric ts.
In 2015, the U D C was amended to add a maximum number of units per building in order to preserve building
sizes that were in context with G eorgetown's development pattern and avoid buildings that were large in mass
and scale. Currently, the maximum number of units permitted per building is 12 in the M F -1 district and 24 in
the M F-2 district. S ince the adoption of this provision, City staff and developers have seen challenges in
meeting these requirements due to the variation of unit sizes in one building, as well as other market and site
constraints.
T he minimum dis tance s eparation between buildings requirements has also pos ed additional challenges due
to the sizes of the lots and other required site improvements , s uc h as setbacks , landsc aping, parking and
impervious c over. Dis tance s eparation between buildings are impos ed in order to allow for air, s pace and
light to travel between buildings . C urrently, the minimum building separation requirement is 15 feet for both
dis tric ts. However, the UDC inc ludes greater standards than required by F ire C ode.
T hrough P lanned Unit Developments (P UDs ) or zoning variances developers have sought relief from thes e
s tandards to allow alternative des igns and standards. T hese have included:
Incorporating U, T, or L-shaped buildings that c an acc ommodate greater number of units while
meeting the intent of the UDC .
Es tablishing a minimum building faç ade width.
Allowing for wider fac ades where a building fac es a common amenity area.
P roviding for minimum dis tance s eparation c onsistent with the F ire C ode (12 feet minimum).
T he purpos e of this item is to review and identify possible changes to the UDC 's multi-family building
des ign standards.
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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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion on propos ed revis ions to the Unified Development C ode related to building material s tandards
in res idential zoning districts (Amendment No. 15). C hels ea Irby, S enior P lanner
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he C ity C ouncil directed staff to review and update the UDC ’s standards relating to building des ign for
the residential zoning dis tric ts as a part of the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview proc es s (Amendment No. 15).
T he purpos e of this amendment is to review possible new building design s tandards for the single-family
and two-family res idential zoning districts to incorporate minimum building material requirements.
C urrently, the UDC c ontains building material s tandards for the Townhome (T H) and Multi-F amily (MF -1
and MF -2) zoning districts . O ther res idential zoning districts , s uc h as the S ingle-F amily R es idential (R S )
or Two-F amily R esidential (T F ) zoning dis tric ts do not inc lude minimum requirements for building
materials. In addition, the R S zoning dis tric t is the only residential dis tric t to inc lude s imilarity restrictions
to ensure variety in design across the neighborhood.
In order to ensure high quality development, minimum building material standards have been incorporated
in P lanned Unit Developments (P UDs ) and as conditions in spec ial districts such as Munic ipal Utility
Dis tric ts (MUDs). Minimum building material standards have included a minimum perc entage of masonry
material, as well as variation of other materials and incorporation of arc hitectural features . To provide the
s ame quality of development across its jurisdic tion, the C ity is looking into inc orporating thes e standards to
its res idential zoning districts . G eorgetown is the largest munic ipality in Williamson C ounty without
res idential building material standards.
T he purpos e of this item is to identify a set of potential s tandards that may be inc luded in the UDC to
enhanc e the quality and building des ign of res idential zoning districts (single-family and two-family).
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
C helsea Irby, S enior P lanner
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion on propos ed amendments to the Unified Development C ode regarding additional notification
requirements for rezoning applic ations (Amendment No. 17). Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent
P lanning Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
In ac cordance with the Texas Local G overnment C ode and the C ity’s Unified Development C ode (UDC ),
public hearing and notific ation is required for all zoning applications. T his inc ludes applications for a
Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning) and S pec ial Use P ermit (S UP ). C urrently, minimum public
notification requirements inc lude the following for thes e zoning c as es :
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code P ursuant to UD C
Mail notic es to all property owners within the city
limits and 200 feet from the property s ubjec t to
the zoning request
Mail notices to all property owners within the c ity
limits and 200 feet from the property subject to
the zoning reques t
P ublis hed notice in a loc al newspaper of general
c irculation
P ublished notic e in a local news paper of general
circ ulation
P os ted notice on the property s ubjec t to the
zoning request
O n April 24, 2018, the C ity C ounc il direc ted s taff to review the public review and notification requirements
for c ertain zoning reques ts, to include the pos s ibility of requiring neighborhood meetings . T he purpos e of
this revis ion is to identify proc es s es and standards that would promote a more robus t public review and
provide the opportunity of res idents to learn, dis cus s and provide feedbac k on propos ed zoning reques ts
in advance of the required public hearing.
O ther cities within the region, state and across the c ountry require varying public notific ations and review
requirements, including but not limited to:
Notific ation to property owners beyond the 200-foot radius (i.e. 300, 400 or 500 feet);
Notific ation to a Home O wner, P roperty O wner and/or Neighborhood As s ociation located within
the notific ation area;
Notific ation to other agencies and entities within the notification area or that may be affec ted by the
propos ed zoning reques t; and
Inclus ion of additional information regarding the zoning reques t, to include inclus ion of the
applicant’s contac t information, on the web and/or mail notice.
O n July 11, 2018, the UDC AC reviewed the notific ation requirements of other munic ipalities within the
region and reques ted for additional information. T he purpose of this item is to provide an update on s taff's
findings, and identify a s et of standards that may be included in the UDC to enhance the public review of
zoning requests .
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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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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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion regarding propos ed c hanges to C hapter 2, R eview Authority, C hapter 3, Applic ations and
P ermits, and C hapter 16, Definitions, of the Unified Development C ode (UDC ) regarding the rules,
s tandards and regulations of the His toric Districts (Amendment No. 2). S ofia Nelson, C NU-A, P lanning
Director
IT E M S UMMARY:
Background:
T he C ity C ouncil directed staff to update the UDC ’s s tandards and proc es s es relating to the historic
dis tric ts as part of the 2018/19 UDC Annual R eview process (Amendment No. 2). T he purpose of this
amendment is to incorporate rec ommendations from the 2016 Historic R es ourc e S urvey, streamline the
s tandards based on the C ity's historic res ourc es , and addres s c hallenges in the review process.
In November 2018, December 2018, and J anuary 2019, the C ity C ouncil discussed the City's historic
resources, current processes, and provided direction and guidance on changes to improve the historic standards
and review process. P roposed revisions to the U D C include:
Updating the definition of C ontributing and Non-C ontributing his toric struc tures
R evising the review process bas ed on the level of priority of the historic s tructures or district
S cheduling additional regular meetings of the His toric Architec ture R eview C ommittee (HAR C )
S hifting HAR C 's authority to a rec ommending body
Making C ity C ouncil the approval authority following HAR C recommendation
Purpose:
T he purpos e of this item is to dis cus s the propos ed c hanges to the UDC relating to the standards and
processes for his toric districts .
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S ofia Nelson, C NU-A, P lanning Direc tor
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion regarding propos ed c hanges to S ection 6.06, C ommon Amenity Area, S ection 8.02, Tree
P res ervation and P rotec tion, and S ection 13.08, P arkland, of the Unified Development C ode (UDC )
regarding P arkland Dedic ation requirements (Amendment No. 3). Kimberly G arret, P arks and R ecreation
Director, and Andreina Dávila-Q uintero, AI C P, C urrent P lanning Manager.
IT E M S UMMARY:
P arkland dedic ation is one of the many standards a munic ipality may impose for all res idential subdivisions
and development of land within its jurisdic tion to promote the health, safety, morals , or general welfare, as
well as the s afe, orderly, and healthful development of the munic ipality. T his is ac complished by ens uring
that new residential development is adequately served by essential public fac ilities and s ervic es , inc luding
park and recreational facilities . Development s eeking or requiring public facilities mus t be in ac cordance
with the C omprehensive P lan, to inc lude the P arks Mas ter P lan and R egional Trail Master P lan, and meet
the minimum s tandards of the Unified Development C ode (UDC ).
To continue with thes e goals and polic ies , the C ity C ouncil directed staff to review and update the UDC ’s
s tandards and c urrent parkland dedic ation requirements as part of the 2016 and 2018 UDC Annual R eview
processes. T he purpose of this amendment is to incorporate needed c hanges and recommendations from
the P arks and R ec reation Advisory Board to ens ure cons is tency with the P arks Master P lan.
Proposed Amendments:
P ropos ed c hanges to the UDC inc lude an inc reas e in the fee in lieu of parkland dedic ation fee to reflect real
land values ; inc lusion of a park improvement fee s o that the cost of building the park is on the residential
developer rather than the C ity; and allowing partial credit for private neighborhood parks meeting certain
criteria. Attac hment 1 outlines a summary of the propos ed UDC amendments.
T he purpos e of this item is to continue the disc ussion from the August 8 and S eptember 12, 2018 UDC
Advisory C ommittee meeting on the proposed amendments to the UDC , whic h are summarized in
Attachment 1 and drafted in Attachment 2. C hanges to the previous version are identified in strikethrough
for deleted language, and underlined for added language.
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
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Attachment 1 - Summary of Proposed Amendments - revised Backup Material
Attachment 2 - Proposed Amendment to UDC regarding Parkland
requirements
Backup Material
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Summary of proposed changes to Parkland Dedication Requirements (UDC Section 13.08)
As of February 8, 2019
UDC Section General Topic Requirement Current UDC
Requirement Proposed UDC Change
13.08 Parkland
Dedication Land dedication 1 acre/50 units
1 acre/110 units for MF
1 acre/80 units for SF
Based on LOS in Parks
Master Plan (5 acres for 1,000
residents)
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Dedication of
parkland
City required to
accept parkland if
over 3 acres
City – 3 acres or more, must
dedicate land
2-3 acres, option to accept as
approved by the Parks and
Recreation Director
Less than 2 acres, fee in lieu.
ETJ – fee in lieu
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland Fee in lieu
of land dedication
$200/unit for MF
$250/unit for SF
$500 per unit for both SF and
MF
Fee per unit to be
determined based on median
land value of $52,000/acre
for a 3-acre neighborhood
park (minimum required)
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland
Improvement Fee
Not Applicable SF - $1,500 per unit or install
improvements.
MF – Fee to be determined
based on gross density.
Fee per unit to be
determined based on
estimated cost of
construction to develop a 3-
acre neighborhood park
consistent with the Parks
Master Plan (minimum
required).
Option to develop the park
based on minimum criteria as
approved by the Parks and
Recreation Director
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Private Park Credit Not Applicable Up to 50% credit provided
certain criteria are met.
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Design Standards Parkland may not be
accepted when:
Accessed primarily by
cul de sac
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UDC Section General Topic Requirement Current UDC
Requirement Proposed UDC Change
Encumbered by utility
easements
Encumbered by sensitive
environmental features
The lot contains
stormwater facilities.
Unless approved by the
Parks and Recreation
Director followed by a
recommendation from the
Parks Advisory Board.
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Floodplain Along SG River –
partial fulfilment –
could be 99%
All others – up to
50%
Up to 50%, with at least 2
acres out of floodplain –
must have 200 feet of street
frontage
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland Approval Parks Board
recommends to P&Z
and City Council
Meets requirements, the
Director can approve.
Alternative Design may be
approved by the Director
following recommendation
by the Parks and Recreation
Board. Additional language
consistent with current
practice.
Appeal decision to Parks
Board.
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Park Benefit Zones 19 zones 4 benefit zones – direct
benefit to service area or
used in a community or
regional park
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland Fund Expend funds in 5
years
Expend funds in 10 years
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SECTION 6.06. ‐ COMMON AMENITY AREA
Sec. 6.06.010. ‐ Applicability.
The provisions of this Section apply to:
A. Townhouses;
B. Attached or detached multifamily development;
CB. Manufactured housing parks; and
DC. Any development type where three or more than two dwelling units are located on the
same a single lot or parcel, with each dwelling unit located in a structure with three or more
dwelling units.
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SECTION 8.02. ‐ TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
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Sec. 8.02.050. ‐ Tree Preservation Incentives and Priorities.
A. Tree Preservation Incentives.
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2. Parkland Dedication Credit.
The pParkland dedication requirement, detailed in Section 13.05 of this Code, may be
reduced if a Heritage Tree is saved within the dedicated Pparkland arealot in accordance
with Section 13.08 of this Code, subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Director.
The parkland dedication credit will be a 15‐dwelling unit reduction in the number of units
used to calculate the parkland dedication requirement for each Heritage Tree saved
within the parkland. Trees counted towards this credit shall have their entire CRZ located
within the parkland area. Heritage Trees within the 100‐year floodplain do not count
toward this credit.
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SECTION 13.08. – PARKLAND
Note: Section 13.08, Parkland, is being revised in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 13.08,
Parkland.
Sec. 13.08.010. ‐ Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to provide parks, open spaces, and trails that implement the
Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan. The Georgetown City Council has
determined that parks, open spaces and trails are necessary and in the public welfare, and that
the adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating standards into the procedures for
planning and developing property.
Sec. 13.08.020. ‐ Applicability
The provisions of this section shall apply to the development of a tract of land for any residential
use of five (5) or more lots or dwelling units within the city limits and the extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ). For the purposes of this Section, lots and dwelling units are interchangeable for
determining the Parkland dedication requirements.
Sec. 13.08.030. ‐ Requirements for Parkland Dedication
A. Dedication of Public Parkland Required.
1. A developer of a tract of land for residential use of five (5) or more lots shall set aside and
dedicate to the public sufficient and suitable land for the purpose of public Parkland.
2. The minimum acreage of Public Parkland required shall be as follows:
a. equal to For development with one (1) or two (2) dwelling units on a lot: one (1)
acre for each fifty (50)eighty (80) dwelling units, or fraction thereof.
a.b. For development with three (3) or more dwelling units on a lot: one (1) acre for
each one hundred ten (110) dwelling units, or fraction thereof.
2.3. The land to be dedicated shall form a single lot with a minimum area of three (3) acres.
3.4. Exemptions.
a. When two (2) or more, but less than three (3), acres of land would be required to
satisfy the Public Parkland dedication requirements, the Parks and Recreation
Director may approve parkland less than three (3) acres if it is determined that it
would be in the public interest, and/or accept a financial contribution in lieu of
dedication of public Parkland to meet the dedication requirements of this Section.
b. A developer shall make a financial contribution in lieu of dedication of public
Parkland when:
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i. No portion of Tthe tract of land is located completely within the ETJcity limits.
ii. A developer proposes to develop one hundred (100) or fewer lots and where
no future phasing is proposed.
iii. Less than two (2) acres of land would be required to satisfy the Parkland
dedication requirements.
c. The rate required for the financial contribution shall be in accordance with the
adopted fee schedule. The fee shall be reviewed on annual basis to ensure accuracy
and value.
CB. Park Development Fee
1. In addition to the dedication of Public Parkland or fee‐in‐lieu, a developer shall pay a Park
Development Fee to ensure that the public Parkland will be sufficiently developed for
park use.
2. The amount for the Park Development Fee shall be in accordance with the adopted fee
schedule and based on the level of service for the public Parkland.
3. ExemptionsAlternative Standards.
a. When two (2) or more acres of land are proposed to satisfy the Parkland dedication
requirements, tThe Parks and Recreation Director may consider a proposal from
an applicant to construct recreational amenitiespark improvements on Public
Parkland in lieu of paying, in whole or in part, the Park Development Fee.
b. Park improvements shall include the minimum number of facilities listed in Table
13.08.030.C.3.b:
Table 13.08.030.C.3.b
Parkland Acreage Minimum number of facilities
3 or less 4
4‐6 5
7‐9 6
10 or more 7
b.c. Recreational amenitiesPark improvement facilities shall include four (4) or more
of the following facilitiesbe selected from those listed below:
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i. Age appropriate playground equipment with adequate safety surfacing
around the playground.
ii. Unlighted practice fields for baseball, softball, soccer, and football.
iii. Unlighted tennis courts.
iv. Lighted or unlighted multi‐purpose courts for basketball and volleyball.
v. Improved multiuse green spaceActive areas for unorganized play.
vi. Picnic areas with benches, picnic tables and cooking grills.
vii. Shaded pavilions and gazebos.
viii. Jogging and exercise trails.
viii.ix. Other facilities as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
c.d. When construction of recreational amenitiespark improvements is proposed, all
recreational amenitiespark improvements shall comply with the Parks Master
Plan, Section 13.08.040 of this Code, and applicable City regulations.
DC. Credit for Private Parks
1. Where privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities with non‐
exclusive private amenities are proposed for a single‐family, two‐family, townhome, or
detached multi‐family residential subdivisiondevelopment, the Parks and Recreation
Board Parks and Recreation Director, after recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation DirectorParks and Recreation Board, may grant a credit of up to fifty percent
(50%) of the required Public Parkland dedication and Park Development Fee.
2. Privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities shall meet the
following minimum standards:
a. The park or recreational facility shall have a minimum lot area of two (2) acres; and
b. The park or recreational facility shall include two (2) or more of the minimum number
and type of facilities outlined in subsection 13.08.030.CB.3; and
c. The park or recreational facility shall comply with the Parks Master Plan, subsection
13.08.040, and other applicable City regulations.
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3. Privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities for a single‐family,
two‐family, or townhome, or detached multi‐family subdivision shall be identified on the
Subdivision Plat as a private open space lot.
4. Privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities shall be owned and
managed by a mandatory Homeowners Association (HOA), or similar permanent agency,
and subject to restrictive covenants that state the following:
a. The land shall be utilized for Parkland or open space in perpetuity.
b. Each property owner within the subdivision encumbered by the restrictive covenants
shall be required to pay dues and/or special assessments for the maintenance of the
private park or recreational facility.
c. If the responsible agency dissolves, cannot fulfill its obligations or elects to sell,
transfer or otherwise divest itself of the land, the City shall have the right of first
refusal on acquiring the property. If the City elects to acquire the land, said land shall
be transferred at no cost to the City and in accordance with Section 13.08.050, Method
of Dedicating Parkland, below.
d. The cessation of the privately‐owned and maintained park or other recreational
facility shall be prohibited until such time as the declarant cedes control of the
responsible agency to purchasers of properties within the subdivision, and then only
upon amendment to the restrictive covenants approved by ¾ of the members of the
responsible agency.
ED. Credit for Heritage Trees Preservation
1. The parkland dedication requirement may be reduced if a Heritage Tree is saved within
the dedicated Parkland lot in accordance with Section 8.02.050.A.2 of this Code; however,
in no circumstance shall the required Parkland lot shall not be less than three (3) acres,
unless the Parks and Recreation Director determines it to be in the public interest.
2. The Parkland dedication credit shall be a 15‐dwelling unit reduction in the number of
units used to calculate the Parkland dedication requirement for each Heritage Tree
preserved within the Parkland lot.
3. Heritage trees counted towards this credit shall have their entire critical root zone (CRZ)
located within the Parkland lot.
4. Heritage trees within the 100‐year FEMA or calculated floodplain shall not count towards
this credit.
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Sec. 13.08.040. – Location, Site and Development Standards for Public Parkland.
A. Any land to be dedicated to meet the requirements of this Section shall be suitable for public
parks and recreational activities as determined by the Parks and Recreation Director, and
comply the following standards and requirements:
1. The Parkland lot shall be centrally located within the development, when practicable.
Where existing or accepted public Parkland is located adjacent to the development, the
Parkland lot may abut the existing or accepted public Parkland provided it results in the
creation of a larger park as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
2. In unique circumstances, as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, a developer
may propose dedication of land located outside the development boundary to meet the
provisions of this Section. In this event, the land proposed to be dedicated shall be located
within the same Benefit Zone as the development, and the value of the land shall be equal
to the land or fee‐in‐lieu of land that would be dedicated within the development.
3. Where a residential subdivision is proposed to be developed in phases, the Parkland lot
shall be located within the first phase of the development. When If the required public
Parkland is not included inproposed to be outside of the first phase, the first phase may
be approved provided that fee‐in‐lieu of dedication is paid for the number of lots within
that phase. In this event, the fee paid may be credited towards the required Park
Development Fee for the subsequent phase(s) of the development.
4. The Parkland lot shall have a minimum lot width and street frontage of two hundred (200)
feet. When practicable, the Parkland lot shall be a corner or multi‐frontage lot with a
minimum street frontage of two hundred (200) feet on two (2) streets.
5. The Parkland lot shall only be located along street(s) where on‐street parking may be
accommodated on both sides of the street.
6. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the Parkland lot shall not exceed a twenty percent
(20%) grade. A slope analysis exhibit shall be provided to the Parks and Recreation
Director.
7. Areas within the FEMA or calculated 100‐year floodplain may be dedicated in partial
fulfillment of the dedication requirement not to exceed fifty percent (50%). When area
within the floodplain is proposed to be dedicated, a minimum of two (2) acres of land,
with a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet, shall be located outside the floodplain
to satisfy the Parkland dedication requirements.
8. Parkland lots with the following conditions shall not be accepted unless approved by the
Parks and Recreation Board:
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a. The lot is primarily accessed by a cul‐de‐sac.
b. The lot is hindered by utility easements or similar encumbrances that make
development of the land unfeasible. This does not include required public utility
easements located along the property linespursuant to Section 13.03 of this Code.
c. The lot is encumbered by sensitive environmental species or habitat areas.
d. The lot contains stormwater facilities. Where stormwater facilities are proposed,
stormwater facilities must be designed as a park amenity.
9. Utilities. A minimum of two‐inch water service line and six‐inch gravity wastewater
service line shall be provided at one of the property lines in a location approved by the
Parks and Recreation Director.
10. Access. Sidewalks in accordance with Section 12.07 of this Code shall be provided along
all street frontages.
B. Alternative Site and Development Standards
1. Alternative design standards for public Parkland may be proposed and submitted to the
Parks and Recreation Director, provided the intent of the requirements of this Section are
met.
2. Prior to submitting an application for development, the Applicant shall complete the
following:
a. Provide a letter to the Parks and Recreation Director that details the alternative design
for Parkland dedication and why it is equal to or better than the minimum standards;
and
b. Conduct a site visit with the Parks and Recreation Director to review the proposal.
3. The Parks and Recreation Director shall review the alternative design based on Section
13.08.030, Requirements for Parkland Dedication, and Section 13.08.040, Design Standards
for Parkland, of this Code and make a recommendationpresent the proposed alternative
design to the Parks and Recreation Board for a recommendation to the Parks and
Recreation Director.
4. The Parks and Recreation Board Director shall consider the alternative design and
approve, approve with conditions, or deny disapprove the request.
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5. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Parks and Recreation Board to the City
Council. The decision of the City Council shall be considered final.
13.08.050. Method of Dedicating Parkland
A. Land to be dedicated for public Parkland shall be identified on the Preliminary Plat, Final
Plat, and Subdivision Construction Plans. When construction of recreational amenitiespark
improvements and/or private parks is proposed, all amenities shall be identified on the
Subdivision Construction Plan or Site Development Plan, as applicable. Fiscal surety in the
amount equal to the Park Development Improvement Fee shall be provided prior to approval
of Subdivision Construction Plan or Site Development Plan, as applicable, for the recreational
amenitiespark improvements on public Parkland.
B. Prior to acceptance of the public Parkland, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Land shall be in good condition, including the removal of all debris and dead plant
materials, and utility services, sidewalks and other public improvements installed. Any
land disturbed by activities not related to park development shall be restored and the soil
stabilized in a method approved by the Parks and Recreation Director in accordance with
the requirements of this Code.
2. Parkland Development Fee shall be paid. When construction of recreational
amenitiesimprovements on the public parkland is approved, recreational amenitiespark
improvements shall be constructed and accepted by the City at the time of acceptance of
all other public improvements, when required, or final site inspection.
C. Prior to recordation of the Final Plat, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Land accepted for dedication under the requirements of this Section shall be conveyed by
warranty deed, transferring the property in fee simple to the City of Georgetown, Texas,
and shall be free and clear of any mortgages or liens at the time of such conveyance.
2. A copy of the warranty deed and other Parkland dedication documents as outlined in the
Development Manual shall be provided to the Parks and Recreation Director.
D. When financial contribution in lieu of dedication of public Parkland is approved as meeting
the requirements of this Section, no Final Plat may be recorded or Site Development Plan
approved, as applicable, until payment has been accepted by the City.
13.08.060. Park Fund Established
A. A separate fund entitled ʺPark Fundʺ has been created to hold in trust money paid to be used
solely and exclusively for the purpose of purchasing and/or improving public parks and
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recreational lands, and shall not be used for maintaining or operating park facilities or for any
other purpose.
B. Where fees financial contribution areis received in lieu of land dedication, the fees financial
contribution and Park Development Fee shall be expended on a neighborhood park located
in the Benefit Zone where the development is located. In the event there is not a suitable
neighborhood park within the benefit zone, the fees amount collected shall be expended on
the closest community park or regional park.
C. The City Council, based upon the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Board, shall
determine whether there are sufficient funds to acquire public Parkland and/or construct
improvements. In making a determination for the acquisition of land, the conditions of
Section 13.08.040 shall be taken into consideration.
D. Benefit Zones. Funds shall be expended within the eligible Benefit Zones for each park type
as shown in Table 13.08.040.B and Figure 13.08.0640.CD.
[Insert Table 13.08.040.B Park Types]
[Insert Figure 13.08.0460.CD Parkland Benefit Zones]
E. Any fees financial contribution paid in‐lieu of the Parkland dedication requirements must be
expended by the City within ten (10) years from the date received. If the City does not expend
the fee financial contribution by the required deadline, the owners of the property may
request a refund in the following manner:
1. The owners of such property must request in writing to the City such refund within one
(1) year of the entitlement or such right shall be waived. Refunds shall be paid by the City
within ninety (90) days of the filing of the request.
2. A refund may only be provided for the unbuilt lots for which a fee‐in‐lieu of dedication
was paid.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
February 13, 2019
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Update on the 2018/19 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
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T he purpos e of this item is to 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
dis cus s ion.
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Expand development agreement language establishing clear
requirements and processes.
Ch. 3, Sec 3.20 & Ch.
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Discussion July Aug-Sep 14-Nov-18 4-Dec-18 11-Dec-18 8-Jan-19 Q1 2019
Nonresidential Standards Complete 4
Consider revising the minimum district size for the BP zoning district
(Executive Amendment). Ch. 7, Sec 7.02 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3-Apr-18 10-Apr-18 24-Apr-18 Q2 2018
Land Uses Complete 1
Acknowledge mobile food trailers as a use within the UDC and outline
appropriate regulations governing mobile food vendors. Ch. 3 & Ch. 5 10-Jan-18 8-May-18
UDC July
Discussion Jul-Aug 8-Aug-18 4-Sep-18 25-Sep-18 9-Oct-18 Q4 2018
Historic Districts In Review 2
Review the standards pertaining to historic districts and structures
based on the revised Historic Resource Survey
Ch. 3, Sec 3.13 & Ch.
16, Sec 16.02 Nov-19 13-Feb-19
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Jan 19 Jan-19 Feb-19 Feb-19 13-Mar-19 19-Mar-19 26-Mar-19 9-Apr-19 Q1 2019
Parkland In Review 3
Update provisions governing parkland dedication based on
forthcoming recommendations by the Parks & Recreation Board
subcommittee review. Ch. 13, Sec 13.08 Jan-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Jan-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 23-Apr-19 14-May-19 Q2 2019
Residential Standards In Review 14
Review the maximum number of units required per building, and
building separation requirements for MF districts Ch. 6, Sec 6.02 Jan-19 Feb-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 23-Apr-19 14-May-19 Q2 2019
Application Processes and
Requirements In Review 17
Review the rezoning public review requirements to require
neighborhood meetings for certain rezoning cases. Ch. 3, Sec 3.06 Jan-19 Feb-19 13-Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 Mar-19 10-Apr-19 16-Apr-19 23-Apr-19 14-May-19 Q2 2019
Residential Standards In Review 15 Consider masonry requirements for residential development Ch. 6
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Land Uses In Review
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Review and update Permitted Use tables:
- Consider changes to the zoning districts various Specific Uses may
be permitted in (in general)
- Consider updating the list of Specific Uses in Chapter 5 to include
various uses that are not currently listed (i.e. self service machines (ice)
and storage yards; commercial vehicle sales, micro-distillery).
- Consider changes to the zoning districts various Specific Uses may
be permitted in ("Contractor Services Limited", "Contractor Services
General", and "Office Warehouse" Specific Uses in the C-3 zoning
district); Food Establishment Services in IN with SUP Ch. 5
Jan/Feb
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State law compliance In Review
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Revisions to standards and requirements to ensure compliance with
Federal and State Law: Review Authority; Subdivision Regulations:
When a plat is required; Subdivision Regulations: Replat approval
w/out vacating preceding plat; Subdivision Regulations: Plat
Exemptions; Wastewater connection requirements in ETJ; TUPs
(portable classrooms); Definitions: Household; Definitions: Portable
Signs; Impervious Cover credit for Places of Worship.
Clean-Ups: Permits and Processes; ZBA 45-day review timeline; Model
Homes; Accessory Structures (size limitations); Definitions; Conflicting
and outdated cross-references and sub/section numbers
Ch. 2, Ch. 3, Ch. 5, Ch.
11, Ch. 13 & Ch. 16 Jan-19 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019
Signage Not Started 18
Review of Ch. 10 including signage for bus stops, transit vehicles and
others (portable signs); sign variance process
Ch. 10 and Ch. 16, Sec
16.02 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019
Application Processes and
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New/revise processes:
- Create a process to address requests for vesting determinations.
- Create a process to address requests for appeals.
- Sign variances
Ch. 3, Sec 3.14 and
3.15 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019 Q4 2019
Application Processes and
Requirements On Hold 16
Clarify what triggers the requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
and when an appeal may be made and review the improvements that
are considered or required. Ch. 12, Sec 12.09 TBD
* The UDC Chapter or Section referenced in this column provides the regulation subject to this amendment. However, please note that other sections may need to be amended to address any conflicts and ensure consistency throughout the document.
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