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Kick-Off Meeting: Planning CommissionCity of Duluth Zoning Code & Development Regulations Update

October 21, 2013

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PROJECT TEAM

Introduction

INTRODUCTION: Project Team

�Lee Walton

�Paige Hatley

�Bill Ross

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INTRODUCTION: Meeting Agenda

�Goals

�Approach

�Logical Framework

�Articles

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�Articles

�Status

�Group Discussion

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CODE UPDATE

Goals

GOALS: Code Update

�Update, modernize zoning and development regulations

�Previously, piecemeal approach - typical of most

communities

�Align requirements within and amongst regulations

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�Align requirements within and amongst regulations

�Finalize and incorporate recent efforts (signs,

downtown)

�Support desired development patterns (comp plan,

Downtown/Buford Hwy corridor study)

�Need for ease of use and interpretation

GOALS: Code Update

�Fulfill City of Duluth Strategic Vision �To provide exceptional service through

innovative thinking, balanced growth and

ethical effective processes

�To create a vibrant, inviting and regionally

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�To create a vibrant, inviting and regionally

recognized community with policies and

procedures that fosters economic growth

and investment

GOALS: Code Update

�Fulfill City of Duluth Strategic Vision �To provide exceptional service through

innovative thinking, balanced growth and

ethical effective processes

�To create a vibrant, inviting and regionally

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�To create a vibrant, inviting and regionally

recognized community with policies and

procedures that fosters economic growth

and investment

�How? Proposed Unified Development Code

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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT

CODE

Goals, Principles & Benefits

GOALS: Unified Development Code

�Comprehensive

�Amendable

�Legally sound

�Easy to useDuluth UDC

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�Easy to use UDC

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PRINCIPLES: Unified Development Code

�Compilation:�All land use/design/development regs

�Consolidation:�Organized by topic

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�Organized by topic

�Eliminates duplications

�Streamlines

�Coordination:�Revised for clarity

�Removes contradictions

BENEFITS: Unified Development Code

�Eliminates duplication�Traditional approach:

–Numerous sets of regulations

–Result in repetition

�UDC approach

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�UDC approach

–Unified code approach uses cross-references

BENEFITS: Unified Development Code

�Eliminates inconsistency�Traditional approach:

–Requirements sometimes appear in multiple locations

–Leads to variations among

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–Leads to variations among regulations

�UDC Approach

–Stating requirements once and then using cross-references

–Provides consistency

�User friendly�Written in plain English

�Use of tables and graphics

�Streamlined requirements

BENEFITS: Unified Development Code

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�Organization

–Fewer sections

–Logical order of sections

–Outline style for chapters, headings, and text

–Unique citation for every provision in the code

–Headings clearly identify contents of the section

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LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

UDC APPROACH

UDC APPROACH: Logical Framework

�UDC addresses issues in the same order as the land development process

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UDC APPROACH: Logical Framework

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ARTICLES

Proposed UDC Layout

Existing Codes & Ordinances

Article 1 Adoption, Purpose and Applicability

Article 2 Use of Land and Structures

Article 3 Restrictions on Particular Uses

Article 4 Urban Design Standards

Article 5 Subdivisions and Planned Development

Article 6 Parking and Loading Requirements

Article 7 Sign Regulations

Article 8 Buffers, Landscaping and Tree

Conservation

INTRO TO THE “WORKING DRAFT”: Components

Proposed Contents of UDC

Applicable

Codes

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Conservation

Article 9 Environmental Protection

Article 10 Project Design and Construction

Standards

Article 11 Erosion Control and Stormwater

Management

Article 12 Procedures and Permits

Article 13 Appeals

Article 14 Administration and Enforcement

Article 15 Interpretation and Definitions

Codes

(whole or part)

ARTICLE 1: Adoption, Purpose and Applicability

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 1 – Preamble

–Art 2 – Short Title

–Art 5 – Application of the Regulations

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–Art 5 – Application of the Regulations

–Art 7 – Nonconforming Uses

–Art 20 – Legal Status

�Development Regs

–Art 1 – Authority, Title, Purpose and Intent

–Art 3 – Application of the Regulations

–Art 14 – Adoption and Amendment

ARTICLE 2: Use of Land and Structures

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 4 – Zoning Districts

–Art 12 – District Regulations

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ARTICLE 3: Restrictions on Particular Uses

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 8 – Junked Vehicles

–Art 11.5 – Telecommunications

�Outdoor Lighting Ordinance

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�Outdoor Lighting Ordinance

�Licenses and Business Regulations

–Massage Therapy

–Adult Entertainment

�Noise Ordinance

ARTICLE 4: Urban Design Standards

�Drawn from:�Overlay Districts

�Large Scale Development Ordinance

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ARTICLE 5: Subdivisions and Planned Developments

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 14 – PUDs

–Art 15 – Conservation Subdivisions

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ARTICLE 6: Parking and Loading Requirements

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 9 – Parking

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ARTICLE 7: Sign Regulations

�Drawn from:�Sign Ordinance

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ARTICLE 8: Buffers, Landscaping and Tree Conservation

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance Art 16 – Buffers

�Buffer, Landscape & Tree Ordinance

�MuniCode Article 16, Water

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Protection – Landscape Irrigation

Systems

ARTICLE 9: Environmental Protection

�Drawn from:�MuniCode Article 16, Water Protection

–Wetlands Protection

–Water Supply Watersheds

–Groundwater Recharge Areas

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–Groundwater Recharge Areas

–Chattahoochee River Tributary Protection

–Stream Buffer Protection

ARTICLE 10: Project Design and Construction Standards

�Drawn from:�Development Regs

–Art 5 – General Requirements

–Art 6 – Access and ROW; Street Improvements

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Improvements

–Art 7 – Utilities and Easements

–Art 9 – Performance Guidelines

�Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public

Utilities

ARTICLE 11: Erosion Control and Stormwater Management

�Drawn from:�Development Regs Art 8 – Site

Grading, Stormwater Provisions

�Illicit Discharge and Illicit Connections

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�Floodplain Management

�Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and

Pollution Control

ARTICLE 12: Procedures and Permits

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 19 – Amendments and Special Uses

–Art 21 – Zoning Fees

–Art 23 – Annexations

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–Art 23 – Annexations

�Development Regulations

–Art 4 – Permits Required

–Art 10 – Plan and Plat Specifications

–Art 11 – Procedures

ARTICLE 13: Appeals

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance Art 18 –

Zoning Board of Appeals

�Development Regs Art 13 –

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Administration, Appeal and Violations

ARTICLE 14: Administration and Enforcement

�Drawn from:�Zoning Ordinance

–Art 13 – Administration, Appeal and Violations

–Art 17 – Admin, Enforcement, Penalties,

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–Art 17 – Admin, Enforcement, Penalties, Remedies

–Art 18 – Zoning Board of Appeals

�Development Regs

–Art 13 – Administration, Appeal and Violations

ARTICLE 15: Interpretation and Definitions

�Drawn from:�ALL Ordinances

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STATUS

UDC Planning Process

UDC Planning Process: Status

�Schedule: 6 months to complete draft (Mar. 2014)

�Initial meetings�Kickoff Meeting with Staff

�Workshop with Staff

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�Workshop with Staff

�PC meeting (tonight)

�Council meeting (10/28)

�Develop “working draft” UDC (underway)

�Future Planning Commission meeting TBD

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UDC DISCUSSION

Group Discussion