Title
Land Development Code/Form Based Code Update (B)
This is a request for City Commission approval to schedule a Special City Commission Meeting on May 29, 2014 to hear a petition on the Land Development Code/Form Based Code.
Explanation
During the past several months Planning and Development Services staff have been meeting with stakeholders and the Consultant to update the land development code based on the direction provided by the City Commission. While the code has been amended in parts and pieces to address particular trends, the code has not received a comprehensive update since 1992. This update is designed to better implement our Comprehensive Plan, provide a more predictable and streamlined code, utilizes best practices for code organization and administration, and reconciles disparities amongst multiple overlays and the patching of code over the last 22 years. On December 2, 2013 Planning staff provided the Plan Board with an overview of the major changes to the code and the major topics for discussion at future Plan Board special meetings scheduled for January and February. It is anticipated that the Plan Board will hold a public hearing on the petition for this item in April of 2014. The purpose of the request for a special meeting on the plan board petition is to give the City Commission and stakeholders a dedicated meeting time to fully discuss the petition.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
Planning and Development Services Staff to the City Commission - Approve the request to schedule a Special City Commission Meeting on May 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM to hear a petition on Land Development Code/Form Based Code.
Alternative Recommendation
he City Commission deny staff's request for a Special City Meeting on May 29, 2014, and direct staff to schedule the petition hearing on a regularly scheduled City Commission meeting.