Title
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Section 125-4.20, entitled “Landscaping and Buffer Yards” of Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Unified Development Code” to update various regulations related to the applicability of landscaping requirements (Director of Planning)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 7-0-0 with one member absent on September 9, 2024.
Background:
Project Timeline:
August 19, 2024 - Public notice was posted of the proposed ordinance amendments in the Galveston Daily News and at City Hall.
September 9, 2024 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval, 7-0-0.
October 8, 2024 - The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and hear the proposed ordinance on first reading.
October 22, 2024 - The City Council will consider the request on second reading.
Project Summary:
Approval of this request will amend the text of the Unified Development Code revising landscape requirements.
The proposed ordinance amendment aims to allow more flexibility for small businesses expanding in League City, in-line with the goals of the Development Services Strategic Plan. A summary of the proposed change is listed below.
Proposed Changes to Landscaping Requirements
The current regulations require that a site must conform with the landscape provisions of the ordinance if there is an expansion of an existing building or site by 25% or greater. The proposed language will change the threshold that requires compliance with the landscape ordinance to an expansion of a site or building greater than 50%, or the expansion of a site or building by more than 5,000 square feet.
Development Services Strategic Plan
The proposed ordinance amendments are consistent with several initiatives of the Development Services Strategic Plan, including:
- Regularly review ordinances to flag opportunities for policy improvements.
o The proposed ordinance amendment ...
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