File #: 17-0684    Version: 1 Name: Form Based Code - PH
Type: Agenda Item Status: Public Hearing
File created: 10/25/2017 In control: Development Services
On agenda: 11/14/2017 Final action:
Title: Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 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. Excerpt from August 14, 2017 P&Z Meeting Minutes, 3. "Olde Towne Districts" Ordinance
Title
Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 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 and l...

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