HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda UDCAC 07.01.2014Notice of Meeting for the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee
of the City of Georgetown
July 1, 2014 at 3:00 PM
at Williamson Room, Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave,
Georgetown, Texas
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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
B Consideration of the minutes of the May 6, 2014, meeting of the Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed UDC General Amendments List for the
2014-2015 review period.
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice
of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public
at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so
posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Consideration of the minutes of the May 6, 2014, meeting of the Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
May 6, 2014 - Draft Minutes Cover Memo
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Minutes / May 6, 2014 Page 1 of 2
City of Georgetown, Texas
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM
Williamson Room, Georgetown Municipal Complex
300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown, Texas 78626
Committee: P.J. Stevens, Vice-chair; Ercel Brashear, Secretary; Renee Hanson; John Horne; Philip
Wanke and Robert Young.
Committee Member(s) Absent: Porter Cochran, Chair
Staff Present: Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner; Tammy Glanville, Planning Tech; Stephanie McNickle;
Recording Secretary.
A. Vice-chair Stevens called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
B. Consideration of the minutes of the April 1, 2014, meeting of the Unified Development
Code Advisory Committee.
Motion by Committee member Brashear to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2014
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee.
Second by Committee Member Horne. Approved. (6-0)
C. Discussion regarding possible UDC amendments to be added to the General
Amendments List for the 2014-2015 review period.
Valerie Kreger reviewed the City Council roles regarding the UDC process and stated
the City Council can add or pull items on the proposed list to be amended.
Ms. Kreger stated the City Council has the right to declare an emergency amendment to
the Unified Development Code. They also have the right to include or delete items from
the list of proposed changes to the UDC.
Ms. Kreger reviewed over a few proposed items:
• The Overall Transportation Plan, once finalized, updates added to the UDC.
• Parks Plan updates will need to be implemented in the UDC.
• Sign Regulations may need to be reviewed.
• Salamander Ordinance, recently adopted added to the UDC.
• Certificates of Design Compliance.
• Non-conforming ordinance that was adopted a few years ago.
• Industrial Building Standards.
Additional items suggested by Committee members.
• Possibly different requirements for a Traffic Impact Analysis.
• Parking and side setbacks.
• Address the Industrial next to Industrial zone setbacks.
• Re-examination of the current limit of 25,000 square feet of building
improvements in C-1 zoning classification properties.
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee Minutes / May 6, 2014 Page 2 of 2
D. Update on a potential Emergency Amendment to the UDC regarding multifamily
development.
Discussion regarding Multi-family being declared an emergency amendment and
concerns for allowing apartments in a C-1 zoned district.
Committee asked about the previously proposed list of amendments from the task force
committee. Staff stated some interpretations of items have been worked through and
completed.
Additional discussion between Committee members regarding the regulatory process
for Georgetown developers. Compliments were given to staff, but feel there is a system
in play where staff is stuck in the middle. It was stated the level of regulatory level of
detail have increased for every application coming through the door and cost of details
have increased. Therefore, you have to have good people guiding you through the
process. Structurally there is nothing one can do to enhance the development process
that will make it any better. Several staff compliments were made at this time.
A Citizen stated there is a lack of communication from the Georgetown Utility Service
and the Planning Department is caught in the middle. He suggested adding something
in the UDC in which communication with the Planning Department is a must from
other City Departments when reviewing plans. Comments were made regarding
workload and expectations of applicants.
Motion to Adjourn at 3:44 p.m.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
P.J. Stevens, Vice-chair Ercel Brashear, Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
SUBJECT:
Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed UDC General Amendments List for the
2014-2015 review period.
ITEM SUMMARY:
The new UDC amendment process sets out that the General Amendments List will be reviewed
and adopted by City Council every two years, after review and consideration by the UDC
Advisory Committee. The primary responsibility of the Committee is to review and make
recommendations regarding UDC amendments included as part of the General Amendments List.
A draft General Amendments List is attached for the Committee's review and consideration. A list
of pending Executive Amendments, that generally will not be reviewed by the Committee, has
also been attached for reference.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
-
SUBMITTED BY:
Valerie Kreger
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft 2014 UDC General Amendments List Backup Material
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General Amendments
General TopicGeneral TopicGeneral TopicGeneral Topic Requested AmendmentRequested AmendmentRequested AmendmentRequested Amendment Amendment DescriptionAmendment DescriptionAmendment DescriptionAmendment Description Chapter/Chapter/Chapter/Chapter/SectionSectionSectionSection
Application
Processes and
Requirements
Update the requirements of the
Preapplication Process to reflect
updates in current practice.
Update the requirements of the Preapplication Process to reflect updates in current practice. Section 3.02.010
Update the provisions related to the
Development Manual process to
reflect updates in current practice.
Update the provisions related to the Development Manual process to reflect updates in
current practice. Section 1.11
Create a process to address
requests for vesting determinations.
Vesting claims have been presented to the city occasionally over the past few years, but with
no defined procedures for addressing. These requests will likely increase over the next few
years as the city has adopted new regulations that will apply to some existing developments.
Chapter 3
Review the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Development
Plan requirements for review.
There is a very detailed list of items to be included in the Development Plan required for
consideration of a PUD. Not all of these details are always needed or applicable. Staff
proposes we look at this list and consider whether all are needed or appropriate.
Sections 3.06 &
4.06
Review the Special Use Permit (SUP)
Conceptual Site Plan requirements
for review.
There is a very detailed list of items to be included on the Conceptual Site Plan required for
consideration of an SUP. Not all of these details are needed or applicable to all types of
SUPs. Staff proposes we look at this list and consider whether all are needed or appropriate.
Section 3.07
Expand development agreement
language establishing clear
requirements and processes.
Upcoming policies for procedures and consideration of special districts and development
agreements are anticipated and would require UDC amendments to implement. Section 3.20
Create a UDC section acknowledging
the city’s current annexation
process.
Formalize existing process, in keeping with State Law and the City Charter. Chapter 3 (new
section)
Review the criteria for approval used
when evaluating rezoning requests.
Assist P&Z and City Council with consistent approval criteria lessen subjectivity and potential
for challenge of arbitrary or unreasonable findings. Section 3.06.030
Update the Site Plan provisions to
provide clarity regarding revisions
and to reflect updates in the
process.
Update the Site Plan provisions to provide clarity regarding revisions, as there is some
confusion regarding when something should be handle as an Amendment to a Site Plan or a
Minor Site Plan, and to reflect updates in the process including Site Plans incorporating
Construction Plans.
Section 3.09
Provide clarification regarding
certain final action requirements for
various applications that are
reviewed by a board or City Council.
Address disparity when an item is not approved, as opposed to specifically denied. Chapter 3
Consider withholding or limiting
approval on applications when the
property owner has unresolved City
Code violations.
Existing language in Chapter 15 is unclear if additional entitlements may be withheld for
violations of City Code, even when there is a serious life, health, safey violation on a property.
Section
15.03.040
Provide clarification regarding
certain public notice standards.
Incorporate clarification in the UDC regarding proper notice procedures that are currently
applied as determined by state law or legal determination. Chapter 3
2
Subdivision/
Platting
Review current exemptions to
platting requirements for clarity.
Update subdivision language to reflect case law, attorney general opinions and correct
confusion between 3.08.020 and 3.08.010 E relative to division of land for the purposes
sale versus division of land for development.
Section 3.08.020
Review and update Preliminary Plat
phasing provisions based on
experience.
For larger tracts, consider a preliminary process such as a concept plan that creates long-
term expectations for utilities, transportation, public facilities, parks, etc. without requiring
plat-level engineering and detail. Consider minimum acreage sizes for preliminary plats
and/or concept plans. Protect street connectivity between subdivisions by having more global
plans.
Section 3.08.070
Zoning/ Overlay
Districts
Reconsider the current three acre
minimum PUD size requirement.
Consider smaller PUDs in certain circumstances or consider various levels of requirements
and/or scrutiny based on size. Chapter 4
Review Courthouse View Protection
Overlay district requirements for
clarity and completeness.
The Courthouse View Overlay provisions should be reviewed to make sure they are complete,
that there are no missing steps, and that the specifics of how to apply this overlay are clear. Section 4.12
Reconsider how the current Gateway
Overlay districts are being used.
Currently, the Gateway Overlay districts only provide for additional landscaping along the
frontages of these roads. Staff would like to explore utilizing these districts to address other
issues that have presented over the last couple of years such as land uses or design.
Section 4.13
Consider whether the minimum
acreage size for Industrial and
Business Park zoning should be
lessened.
The existing minimum acreage sizes for Industrial and Business Park present challenges in
certain areas where the zoning would be appropriate. Reconsider when and if the minimum
size is appropriate.
Section 7.03
Clarify the determination of zoning
district boundaries.
Clarify zoning district boundaries are to the street center line and that properties across the
street from each other with same zoning are considered one district for the purposes of
minimum sizes.
Section 4.02.040
Land Uses
Consider updating the list of Specific
Uses in Chapter 5 to include various
uses that are not currently listed.
Over time new uses are presented to staff that are not specifically addressed in the UDC.
Examples include self-service machines (ice) and storage yards. Chapter 5
Consider changes to the zoning
districts various Specific Uses may
be permitted in.
Staff is regularly presented with questions regarding the possibility of allowing different uses
in districts they are not otherwise allowed in and would like to address some of these through
the public process in the next round of updates to the UDC. Examples include allowing
stand-alone medical offices in the Industrial district and whether recreational vehicles (RVs)
should be allowed as primary quarters in the Agriculture district.
Chapter 5
Add or amend standard conditions
of approval for Special Use Permits
required for specific uses.
Staff proposes adding standard conditions of approval to Special Use Permits that currently
do not have any and possibly refining some of the conditions for those that do in order to
provide better direction to applicants.
Chapter 5
Reconsider some of the limitations
applied to specific uses.
Based on experience applying certain limitations listed within Chapter 5, some need further
clarification or need to be reconsidered. These include civic use street access restrictions
and building size limitations for retail and medical uses.
Chapter 5
3
Acknowledge mobile food trailers as
a use within the UDC and outline
appropriate regulations governing.
Mobile food trailers have increased in popularity and the city’s codes should be updated to
address them.
Sections 3.11 &
5.08
Review the current accessory
dwelling unit regulations regarding
garage apartment rental.
Accessory dwelling units have become more and more popular and accepted in other cities
around the area and country. Staff has been approached many times by citizens interested
in having a garage apartment either for personal reasons such as elder care or for rental
purposes. Clarification is needed regarding what may constitute rental as well as a fresh
look at the concerns or challenges of the rental of accessory dwelling units.
Section
5.02.020.B
Review provisions and definitions
related to Sexually Oriented
Businesses (SOB) for consistency
with the City’s Code of Ordinances.
The City Code of Ordinances has provisions governing SOBs in addition to the UDC’s
provisions. Some of the regulations within each document are inconsistent with each other
and need clarification and revision.
Section 5.04 &
16.04
Provide better clarification regarding
when a use is considered an
accessory use and when it is
considered an additional primary
use.
There has been some question in the past when more than one use is proposed on the same
property or with the same business as to whether the use should be treated as an accessory
use to the primary use or whether it should be handled as another primary use on the
property. Also, clarity with regards to the standards that the accessory use must adhere to
should be provided as well.
Section 5.01.020
Residential
Standards
Review the current accessory
structure requirements for clarity
and consider adding exceptions.
Staff has run into some challenges applying and interpreting the residential accessory
structure requirements, particularly with regard to the height and size limitations. Section 6.06.010
Review the list of features currently
allowed within the setbacks on
residentially zoned properties to
determine if additional features
should be allowed.
Reconsider setback features, including certain patios in front yards which many homeowners
are seeking in age-restricted subdivisions. Also, consider features in light of water
conservation requirements. Clarification of driveway placement in setbacks, including circular
drives.
Section 6.05
Revise Housing Diversity standards
and separate attainability
(affordability) separate from
diversity.
Allow development standard alternatives that will incentivize work force housing without
requiring a variety of housing types and expand incentives to include multifamily housing. Section 6.07.020
Review and update Conservation
Subdivision standards to encourage
usage.
Update conservation subdivision section to relax restrictions and incentivize its use. Consider
in light of salamander listing and water conservation ordinance standards. Section 11.06
Nonresidential
Standards
Clarify applicability of and consider
expanding exemptions to building
design standards.
Review the applicability of the nonresidential building design requirements for clarity and
reconsider exemptions to the section, including revising the exemption related to industrial
uses in the Industrial District.
Section 7.04
Review required setbacks for
districts and consider expanding
what may be allowed in the
setbacks, particularly regarding
parking.
Review required setbacks for nonresidential district to determine if they are still appropriate
in all cases, particularly when adjacent to other nonresidential districts or within the same
development. Also consider expanding what features may be allowed in the setbacks and
when, particularly regarding parking.
Chapter 7
4
Clarify allowable placement of
certain building materials.
There has been some confusion as to the allowable placement of certain building materials,
including EIFS and fiber cement siding, and the credit for the minimum materials
requirements for nonresidential buildings.
Section
7.04.040.A
Address pedestrian connectivity
between building entry and public
sidewalk.
Ensure that buildings that are open to the public have reasonable, direct pedestrian access
from the street / sidewalk.
Section
7.04.040.E
Clarify how setbacks are applied
when right-of-way is dedicated or
reserved.
Review setback provisions to ensure the requirements are clear as to where the setback is
measured from when right-of-way is to be dedicated or reserved with a new development.
Section
7.03.030.B
Provide more alternative site design
options through the Administrative
Exception process.
The Administrative Exception process has successfully provided opportunities for alternative
flexibility in certain aspects of the development process. Consider if there are additional
provisions that could fall under the Administrative Exception purvue to allow for more flexible
solutions.
Chapter 7
Provide more specification regarding
current lighting requirements.
Portions of the section regarding lighting requirements for nonresidential developments are
subjective or vague. Additional clarity is needed. Section 7.05.010
Landscaping
Review current requirements for
screening of mechanical equipment
for options or exceptions.
There are difficulties in applying the screening requirements in every situation. More
exemptions or options are needed.
Section
8.04.070.C
Clarify application and calculation of
landscaping requirements.
Based on experience with the provisions, staff has recognized the need to clarify the
application of the street yard landscaping requirements to projects located a great distance
from the street as well as phased projects since, as written street yard landscaping applies to
yards defined by buildings, not areas. Additionally, clarification is needed regarding what
areas are to be included or not included in various landscape calculations.
Section 8.04.030
Review current nonresidential
landscaping requirements with
regard to the city’s water
conservation efforts.
Consider updates to the nonresidential landscaping requirements to address the ongoing
drought conditions and incorporate provisions to address water conservation efforts. Section 8.04
Fences
Consider additional exceptions to
fence height and assign
Administrative Exception action to
the Building Official.
Expand the built-in exceptions for fence height to additional circumstances to allow more
flexibility for residential fences. Additionally, the Building Official should be authority on
further exceptions to fence standards as permits for fences are handled directly through the
Inspections Department.
Section 8.07
Reconsider the residential fence
street setback requirements and/or
consider grandfathering allowances
for replacement of existing fences.
The street setback requirement for residential fences has created issues in existing
neighborhoods where fence lines are not consistent and locational conflicts when replacing
existing fences.
Section 8.07
Parking
Consider additional alternative
parking space design options.
Consider updating the parking space design options to allow for alternative designs that have
been considered since the last update to this section. Section 9.03.020
Review the paved surfaces currently
approved for parking lots and
Consider an updated review of the materials or products that may be acceptable to meet the
requirements for paved surfaces for parking lots. Chapter 9
5
consider additional surfaces.
Signs
Consider expanding the roadway
types on which high profile
monument signs may be located.
High Profile Monument signs are currently allowed only on I-35, 195 and 130. Other regional
roadways that will be high-speed with expanded rights-of-way (e.g. 29 west, 1460,
Bypass/Sam Houston) may also warrant taller, architecturally sound identification signage.
Section 10.06
Clarify application of maximum sign
area in Table 10.06.010.
The current language in Table 10.06.010 has caused some applicants to believe the
maximum sign area is per sign, with no limit on the number of signs.
Section
10.06.010
Review temporary banner
regulations to update event banner
provisions, address temporary
banner approval, and consider
subdivision banners.
Review temporary banner regulations to update event banner provisions as they are no
longer allowed across streets, to address temporary banner approval downtown, and to
consider internal subdivision banners.
Section 10.07
Consider increasing Subdivision
Entry Sign size and height on major
thoroughfares
The City’s subdivision entry sign regulations require small entry signs. On high-speed major
thoroughfares (SH 29, 2243, 195, etc.) large residential subdivisions are asking for taller
and larger signage for identification.
Section 10.06
Consider updates to address
whether various attention seeking
devices or structures are signage,
including subdivision entry features.
Provide some clarification as to when certain features or devices should be considered
signage and to what extent. More and more residential subdivisions (and some non-
residential) are seeking to identify their development through architectural features and
monuments (e.g. stone towers, windmills, cisterns, walls, etc.). Additionally, there are
regularly new methods of attracting attention to a location that have been presented to staff
that need clarification within the code as to whether it is signage or not.
Section 10.03
Reconsider maximum height for
monument signs when landscaping
is incorporated.
Consider allowing an increase in maximum height permitted for monument signs when
landscaping is incorporated at the base. Section 10.06
Update UDC regarding temporary
signs for open house and model
homes as may be necessary now
that they are being enforced.
Updates to the regulations governing Temporary Off-Premise Signs for Open Houses and
Model Homes may be necessary to address any changes in current city operations since the
regulations were written.
Section
10.07.050
Impervious
Coverage
Consider bonuses for rain collection
and other non-runoff alternatives.
Explore new alternatives and waivers for residential and non-residential for rain collection,
etc. Chapter 11
Transportation
Update the UDC based on the
pending updates to the Overall
Transportation Plan.
Update various provisions of the UDC as may be necessary based on pending updates to the
Overall Transportation Plan. Chapter 12
Review and consider updates to the
City’s provisions related to
connectivity (subdivision access
points) between neighboring
developments.
Connectivity (subdivision access points) is extremely important to the function of our public
safety and transportation network. In process, design, and implementation, the City has not
received adequate connection points and homeowners complain when streets are
connected. We need to globally reconsider the ratio, design, locations, and exemption
process to protect traffic movement, public safety access and ability to use street facilities as
planned.
Chapter 12
6
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.
The City needs to ensure we are adequately preparing for future roadways with plats,
dedications and reservations. Clarification is needed regarding when Traffic Impact Analyses
are required and appealed, and how right-of-way is being planned to implement the City’s
Overall Transportation Plan, for example, adequate intersection right-of-way.
Chapter 12
Consider updates to street
standards to address current and
pending inconsistencies between
different agencies and documents.
When implementing new OTP (pending) and Fire Code (approved), consider new standard,
alternative and contextual street cross sections that account for public safety needs, traffic
requirements and needs of private property in relation to public streets. Also, there are
current inconsistencies between current OTP design standards and the current UDC design
standards. Additionally, the city’s standards should be reviewed against Williamson County’s
standards to address inconsistencies, especially related to any HB 1445 Agreement issues
or potential updates.
Chapter 12,
Sections 13.04,
11.06
Review access requirements on
numbered county roads.
Review access requirements on numbered county roads to determine if any additional
provisions should be considered.
Section
13.04.030
Address naming policies related to
private streets and drives internal to
multi-tract developments.
Consider applying the city’s street naming requirements for public streets to private
driveways/streets that serve more than one internal tract in order to address 911 issues
identifying emergency locations.
Sections 12.03 &
12.04
Review sidewalk extension and
design provisions.
Review sidewalk extension and design provisions and consider updates as may be necessary
regarding upcoming Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit. Additionally, the
residential sidewalk fund provisions should be reviewed.
Section 12.02
Parkland
Update provisions governing
parkland dedication based on
forthcoming recommendations by
the Parks & Recreation Board
subcommittee review.
A subcommittee of the Parks & Recreation Board has been created that is tasked with
reviewing and providing recommended changes regarding the city’s parkland provisions and
policies.
Section 13.05
Utilities
Remove the Georgetown Utility
System Advisory Board from the
approval process for allowing septic
systems during.
Currently, a request to utilize a septic system in lieu of tying on to a public wastewater system
must go to the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board for recommendation prior to City
Council consideration. This amendment would remove this recommendation step and
instead send these requests directly to City Council.
13.06.030.A.4
Review and update of Chapter 13
provisions related to water and
wastewater improvements and
extension requirements.
General review of language regarding utility improvements which have not been updated in
some time, including extension policy for plats and site plans. Review for updates,
clarification of current policy and terminology. Includes Rural Residential Subdivision criteria
and standards. Also, update any regulations affecting provision of water in order to
implement any changes that may result from the potential merger with Chisholm Trail Special
Utility District.
Chapter 13
Special Districts Review special district procedures
and approval criteria
The City is currently reconsidering its policy on special districts in light of an overwhelming
number of requests and unique situations. Update 13.10 to reflect new policies and
procedures.
Section 13.10
and 3.20
Nonconforming Refine the UDC regulations
regarding abandonment of a
Based on experiences with the provisions, staff would like to provide better clarity regarding
the determination of abandonment.
Section
14.01.060
7
nonconforming situation.
Refine the UDC regulations
regarding expansion of a
nonconforming structure.
Consider refining provisions applicable to the expansion of buildings that do not conform to
current requirements for clarification and flexibility.
Section
14.04.080
Define process for determining
nonconforming status and consider
if there are additional existing
situations to exempt.
Staff currently receives requests for determination of nonconforming status, particularly
abandonment status, and the process for this determination should be clarified and included
in the UDC.
Chapter 14
Definitions Revise various definitions for clarity
or add new definitions as needed.
Staff has come across several definitions that need clarity or definitions that are needed to
provide clarity in other sections of the UDC. Examples include clarification of street yard
definition and consideration of the current contractor services, limited definition. In addition
this would include any revisions to definitions needed for other revisions made to the UDC.
Chapter 16
Alternative
Energy/ Green
Building
Provisions
Update codes to provide provisions
for green building strategies and
ensure regulations do not
unintentionally prohibit such
strategies
The UDC should be reviewed to ensure there are not unintentional barriers to utilization of
sustainable energy, such as requiring solar energy panels to be screened. Various
Downtown
Master Plan
Update various provisions of the
UDC as may be necessary based on
updates to the Downtown Master
Plan.
Update various provisions of the UDC as may be necessary based on updates to the
Downtown Master Plan. Various
Zucker Systems
Study
Update various provisions of the
UDC as may be necessary based on
a pending recommendations from
the consultant’s study of city
operations.
Update various provisions of the UDC as may be necessary based on a pending
recommendations from the consultant’s study of city operations. Various
Executive Amendments
CategoryCategoryCategoryCategory AmendmentAmendmentAmendmentAmendment Amendment DescriptionAmendment DescriptionAmendment DescriptionAmendment Description Chapter/Chapter/Chapter/Chapter/SectionSectionSectionSection
Emergency
Amendments
Certificates of Design
Compliance/HARC Review
Review and amend development standards, rules, and procedures that affect properties
located in a Historic Overlay District and/or listed on the Historic Resource Survey
(Resolution 052714-N)
Chapters 2, 3, 4 &
16
Incorporation of
Recently
Adopted
Ordinances
UDC Advisory Committee and
Amendment Process
Update as may be needed to incorporate reference to the new Unified Development Code
Advisory Committee and update the UDC Text Amendment to reflect changes in the process
(Ordinance #2013-51)
Chapters 2 & 3
Water Conservation Ordinance Update as may be necessary to remove any conflicts between the UDC and the recently
updated Water Conservation (Ordinance #2014-23) Chapter 8
Edwards Aquifer Water Quality
Regulations
Update water quality regulations to reflect recently adopted stormwater treatment
requirements for properties located over the Edwards Aquifer (Ordinance #2013-59) Chapter 11
Williams Drive Special Area Plan Update to reflect the removal of the Williams Drive Special Area Plan Overlay District Section 4.07
8
Overlay District (Ordinance #2014-14)
Previously Approved Amendments Update to reflect provisions of previously approved UDC amendments that were not updated
in previous text revisions. Various
Ratification of
Published
Director
Interpretations
Unlisted Use – Event Facility Classification of Event Facility as a separate Specific Use in Table 5.04.010, including
applicable limitations and definitions (11/2012)
Sections 5.04 &
16.02
Fence Height (Residential) Clarification of circumstances in which the maximum residential fence height may be
increased (6/2013)
Section
8.07.040.B.4.b
Outdoor Living Areas (Residential) Clarification of UDC provisions applicable to residential outdoor living areas, including patios,
pergolas and outdoor kitchens (8/2013) Section 6.05.020
Private Streets Clarification of situations in which private streets may be allowed within rural residential
subdivisions (10/2013)
Section
13.04.020
Nonconforming Abandonment Clarification of UDC provisions applicable to utilization of nonconforming structures and sites
determined to be abandoned per Section 14.04.060 (11/2013) Chapter 14
Standard Tolerance
Determination that a standard tolerance of 6-inches is acceptable without approval of an
Administrative Exception for any minimum setback or maximum height listed in Chapters 5,
6, 7 or 8 (3/2014)
Section 3.16