Agenda Date: 09/19/2017
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An ordinance on second reading amending Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 4 (B) and (C) of the city code, for clarification of size percentages, and adequate water and sewer facilities under Administrative Plat and Replat, and the definition of subdivision in Title 11, Chapter 1, Section 6
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Presented By:
Jocelyn Mills, Community Development Director
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support amending Title 11, Chapter 9, Section 4 (B) and (C) of the city code, for clarification of size percentages, and adequate water and sewer facilities under Administrative Plat and Replat, and the definition of subdivision in Title 11, Chapter 1, Section 6?
BACKGROUND:
Generally in land use, zoning codes establish uses and performance standards for each zone district.
Subdivision codes provide the process for creating the records of legal land title for establishing lots, via recorded plats. Title 11 is Littleton's Subdivision code.
On May 16, 2017, city council approved Ordinance 13-2017 on second reading, amending the city's Subdivision Regulations, primarily related to Chapter 9 of this code. Planning Commission previously recommended approval of that draft ordinance to city council.
This ordinance is a minor update to further clarify the language in Chapter 9 regarding Section 4, Criteria for Decision. On July 24, Planning Commission recommended approval of a draft ordinance which clarified the percentages for average lot size, width and depth. The draft language contained in this staff report has been further clarified by staff to align with the original intent of the language. Staff also proposes amending the definition of Subdivision in Chapter 1, Section 6 to remove the reference to Subdivision Exemption which has been replaced with the Administrative Plat/Replat process. Draft Ordinance 22-2017 is attached to this staff communication.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:
Chapter 9 provides the administrative plat and replat process for t...
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