Title
Land Development Code Review (LDC) Updates:
AM 2020-01 Proposed Ordinance
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
The City of Pembroke Pines has contracted with Calvin Giordano and Associates (CGA) to update the City Land Development Code (LDC). The general goals of the Land Development Code update include the following:
· To consolidate most development related activities / regulations into one area of the Code.
· To make the Code easier to understand for all parties.
· Ensure all development applications and processes are updated to current practices.
· To review current Code and remove obsolete uses / regulations / zoning districts.
· To ensure the Code remains consistent with Comprehensive Plan.
· To strengthen the Code from a legal perspective.
· Free the Code of contradictions and cross referencing errors.
· Encourage public participation.
The identified target audiences of the Land Development Code Update include the following:
· Residents / Public
· Developers
· Business Owners
· Legal Community
· City Staff
· City Advisory Boards
Calvin Giordano and Associates role in this process includes the following:
· Overall technical assistance in drafting the Code update.
· Help facilitate public participation
· Attend and participate in staff meetings and public meetings.
· Website & Graphics creation
· Coordinate and attend stakeholder interviews.
· Create drafts and revisions to the Code based on stakeholder input.
Calvin Giordano and Associates is contracted to complete the Land Development Code updates by September 2020. To date, the following meetings have taken place related to this project:
· November 19, 2018 City Commission meeting: Approved the City budget which included the funding of the Land Development Code Update project.
· January 30, 2019 City Commission meeting: Contract Proposal received by Calvin, Giordano & Associates
· March 11, 2019 City Com...
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