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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