Agenda Date: 01/15/2019
Subject:
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An ordinance on second reading amending Title 11, regarding Minor Subdivisons and Administrative Plats and Replats, and to create a new chapter, Chapter 10, for Condominium Subdivisions
Body
Presented By:
Mike Sutherland, Planning Manager
REQUESTED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Approval of the city's proposed subdivision code amendments regarding minor subdivisions and administrative plats and replats, and establishing a new chapter for condominium subdivisions.
BACKGROUND:
A major component of the land use process in any city are 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. The proposed changes simplify the processes, provide greater efficiency, and consolidate regulations regarding subdivision of land.
Staff evaluated past studies of the code, the operation of the code, and improvements that will impact processes in formulating the proposed changes. The proposed changes are the first stage in updating this code and providing enhanced responsiveness to both citizens and applicants in the development process.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
Study sessions on these proposed amendments were presented to City Council on August 14, 2018, and to Planning Commission on August 27, 2018. Comments from these study sessions were incorporated with the drafting of these proposed code amendments.
The draft code amendments were posted on LittletonPlans.org for community review between November 5 and November 11, 2018. All comments received were presented to the planning commission on November 12th. Planning commission recommended approval of these proposed code amendments during the November 12, 2018 hearing.
This ordinance passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the city council on December 18, 2018.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The goal of the proposed update to the subdivision code is to allow for more effici...
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