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Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2019-21 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City by amending Chapter 125, entitled “Zoning”, and Chapter 102, entitled “Subdivisions”, regarding 1) revised lighting standards; 2) regulations to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas; 3) consolidating landscaping requirements; 4) revised parking regulations; 5) regulations for electric vehicle charging stations; 6) live entertainment in restaurants; 7) decorative metal/wrought iron fences; 8) side setback regulations on corner lots; 9) structures built over lot lines - Second Reading (Director of Planning and Development)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of items 1-8, 5-0-0 with 3 absent, on July 1, 2019.
Council approved first reading, 7-0-0 with 1 absent, on August 13, 2019.
Background:
Should this ordinance be approved, it will amend the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Project Timeline:
March 12, 2019 - David Hoover, Director of Planning and Development, gave a presentation to City Council about upcoming ordinance amendments in a workshop.
June 25, 2019 - David Hoover, Director of Planning and Development, gave a presentation to City Council concerning ordinance amendments in a workshop.
July 1, 2019 - The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation of approval, 5-0-0 with three members absent, for items 1-8. Item 9 is a subdivision ordinance amendment that does not require a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
July 23, 2019 - City Council held a public hearing and postponed the item to the August 13, 2019 Council meeting.
August 13, 2019 - City Council approved first reading, 7-0-0 with one absent.
Project Summary:
The proposed ordinance changes include updating, adding, and removing regulations within the Zoning Ordinance and adding a subsection to the Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed changes consist of the following:
1. Revise lighting standards to req...
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