LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 49-21: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - ENGINEERING SECTIONS 12-3-121, 12-4-1, 12-4-3, 12-7, 12-8-6
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt the Proposed Ordinance No. 49-21 on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 12-3-121 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES; SECTION 12-4-1 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 12-4-3 PARKING LOTS; CHAPTER 12-7 SUBDIVISIONS; SECTION 12-8-6 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: Public
SUMMARY:
Many sections of the City's Land Development Code (LDC) were drafted a number of years ago and are in need of being updated in order to more accurately reflect current policies or practices.
These proposed revisions to the LDC have a twofold goal. First, they codify language for items that have been enforced for quite some time without actually being included in the LDC. This results in a vast improvement to the clarity and efficiency of the engineering review process. Second, this new language provides a common sense approach to the permitting of developments that have a negligible impact to the City’s stormwater quality or quantity. These changes maintain the City's focus on ensuring the well-being of our prized water bodies, wetlands, and smaller water bodies that feed them while aligning us more closely with the Statewide stormwater rules.
On October 12, 2021, the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendments in a 4-0 vote.
PRIOR ACTION:
November 18, 2021 - City Council voted to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 49-21 on first reading.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
11/5/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator-Community Development
Brad Hinote, P.E., City Engineer
Chris Mauldin, Engineering Construction Manager
Les Odom, P.S.M., City Surveyor
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Proposed Ordinance No. 49-21
2) October 12, 2021 Planning Board Minutes - DRAFT
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