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Discussion and review of the Land Development Codes.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
The City Commission at its March 17, 2021, meeting voted to approve the Land Development Code (LDC) update to the City's Code of Ordinances via Ordinance 1963. The intent of the update was to modernize, consolidate and clarify the City's Land Development regulations. On April 21, 2021, the City Commission approved the LDC update effective date of April 26, 2021.
As a living document, city staff is committed to updating the LDC on a regular basis to ensure that it reflects the latest State Statutes as well as changing policies and procedures within the City.
The City Commission has approved amendments to the Land Development Code at the following meetings:
· June 15, 2022, via Ordinance 1989
· June 18, 2024, via Ordinance 2022
City staff is now presenting the third amendment to the LDC’s for review.
The following sections of the LDC are being recommended for changes as a result of this third amendment:
· 155.204 Acronyms
· 155.306 Application Submittal Procedures
· 155.311 Application Appeal Process
· 155.426 Residential Multi-Family (R-MF)
· 155.521 Pawn Shops
· 155.605 Minimum Off Street Parking Requirements
· 155.606 Parking Space Dimensions
· 155.611 Drive-Thru Stacking Spaces
· 155.620 General - Accessory Buildings and Structures
· 155.621 Supplemental Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures
· 155.632 Bufferyard Between Residential and Non-Residential
· 155.655 Fences, Walls and Hedges
· 155.657 Landscape Plan Requirements
· 155.666 Irrigation Standards
· 155.670 Duties of Property Owner for General Landscape Maintenance
· 155.675 Standards for Tree Removal or Relocation Permit Issuance
· 155.686 General Lighting Standards
· 155.687 Non-Residential Lighting Standards
· 155.699 Permanent Signs
· 155.6107 Prohibited Signs
In addition to the changes above, the city will also be presenting modifications of the fo...
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