Agenda Date: 08/27/2018
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Study Session: Subdivision Code Amendments for Minor and Administrative Plats, and to add provisions for condo plats and correction plats
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Presented By:
Steve Kemp, City Attorney and Jocelyn Mills, Community Development Director
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The proposal is for amendments to the subdivision code, and this study session is to seek Planning Commission input and direction.
BACKGROUND:
A major component of the land use process in any city is the rules governing the subdivision of land. Most cities have moved towards a unified development ordinance where all of the requirements are located in one place. This process provides for greater citizen input, while minimizing expenses to applicants who may be subject to provisions in other parts of the code that they may not be aware of.
As staff has evaluated past studies of the code, the operation of the code, and improvements that will impact processes, it is clear that revisions are needed to the subdivision code. The proposed changes are the first stage in updating this code and providing enhanced response to both citizens and applicants in the development process.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A chart is attached to this communication outlining the reasons for modifying the code along with a draft ordinance. There are three objectives that are accomplished by this proposed ordinance:
a. Move subdivision-related language into a single code making it easier for users and citizens to know the rules
b. Recognize that the review required for minor subdivisions should reflect the fact that they are not as complex as major subdivisions
c. Address missing areas of the subdivision process such as correction plats and condominium plats
The goal of this process is to improve the subdivision code to allow more efficient processing of subdivisions by the city. This goal is achieved by making the following changes:
1. Move Section 4-1-9 into Chapter 11
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