Title
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled, “Subdivisions” regarding engineering standards, street tree regulations, and allowing City Engineer to issue acceptance of public infrastructure improvements upon approval by all appropriate City inspectors (Assistant Director of Planning and Development)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 5-0-0 with 3 absent On November 20, 2017.
Background:
August 14, 2017 - The Director of Planning and Development gave a presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission about the potential amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance.
November 20, 2017 - The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment and made a recommendation of approval 5-0-0 with 3 members absent.
December 12, 2017 - City Council is scheduled to conduct a public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading.
January 9, 2018 - Subject to approval on first reading, City Council is to consider ordinance on second reading.
Project Summary:
The “Subdivision and Development Ordinance” contains requirements for subdividers, developers, applicants, engineers, surveyors, realtors and other persons interested and involved in the subdivision and development of land. The “General Design and Construction Standards” include the general requirements of the Engineering Department for designing public storm sewers, drainage facilities, water lines, paving, and sanitary sewers within the City of League City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (“ETJ”). The Subdivision and Development Ordinance and the engineering standards promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public and work together to provide regulations for development.
Through the years, changes have been made in both documents at different times, which have resulted in conflicting regulations and confusion as to which regulation to enforce. The p...
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