File #: 17-0621    Version: 1 Name: TA - Form Based Code
Type: Agenda Item Status: Held in Council
File created: 10/9/2017 In control: Development Services
On agenda: 10/24/2017 Final action:
Title: Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by creating Section 125-76 entitled “Olde Towne Districts” and amending Section 125-280.B. entitled “Terms Defined” to create a form based code for the Downtown Revitalization Area (Interim Director of Planning and Development)
Attachments: 1. Data Sheet, 2. Proposed Ordinance, 3. Exhibit A - Proposed Zoning Regulations, 4. Map
Title
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by creating Section 125-76 entitled “Olde Towne Districts” and amending Section 125-280.B. entitled “Terms Defined” to create a form based code for the Downtown Revitalization Area (Interim Director of Planning and Development)

Background:
January - February 2012 - Gateway Planning worked with the City to create the Main Street Implementation Plan. The Plan was adopted by City Council on February 14, 2012.
November 13, 2014 - Gateway Planning contracted with the City to develop renderings and conceptual plans for the redevelopment of Downtown League City.
May 10, 2016 - A presentation was provided by the City Manager to the City Council regarding the City’s vision and goal for the Downtown Revitalization Area.
June 15, 2016 - Huitt-Zollars conducted a Public Meeting to discuss proposed components of the Downtown Revitalization Project.
August 17, 2016 - Second public meeting held for the Downtown Revitalization Project.
September 15, 2016 - Gateway Planning contracted with the City to develop a Form Based Code for the Downtown Revitalization Area.
December 24, 2016 - First Draft of Form Based Code delivered to the Planning Department for review.
April 3, 2017 - Second Draft of the Form Based Code delivered to the Planning Department for review.
April 20, 2017 - Historic Commission held a workshop and provided staff with comments on the Form Based Code.
May 18, 2017 - Historic Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation of approval to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
June 13, 2017 - Third Draft of the Form Based Code delivered to the Planning Department incorporating the Historic Commission’s comments and suggestions.
June 26, 2017 - City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint session, in which Gateway gave a presentation on the Form Based Code.
July 18, 2017 - Pursuant to Statute an...

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