Title
Hold a public hearing on amendments to the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, amending Chapter 125, entitled “Unified Development Code”, including amendments to Article 3, entitled “Zoning”; Article 4, entitled “Site Development Standards”; and Article 5, entitled “Subdivisions” (Executive Director of Development Services)
Background:
A public hearing is required to consider the proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Code.
Project Timeline:
May 16, 2022 - The Planning and Zoning Commission postponed the public hearing to the June 20, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
June 20, 2022 - The Planning and Zoning Commission postponed the public hearing to the July 5, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
July 5, 2022 - The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the text amendments 3-1-0 with three members absent.
July 26, 2022 - The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and take action on the proposed text amendments.
August 9, 2022 - The second reading of the ordinance amendments is scheduled to be heard by City Council.
Project Summary:
Staff is proposing several amendments to the Unified Development Code. A summary of the changes being made is listed below.
- Amendments to the permitted use chart.
- Provide two new uses: Tattoo Parlor/Body Piercing Studio and Amusement Park.
- Delete references to exterior materials for residential and non-residential construction as required by state law.
- Require multifamily buildings to use wrap style parking.
- Clarify that the queuing lane is a separate lane for drive-throughs.
- Delete the requirement that mobile food vendors must locate no closer to a thoroughfare than the primary building.
- Clarify that dead end parking aisles are not permitted unless a permanent turnaround is provided and approved by the Executive Director of Development Services.
- Require cross access easement and pedestrian access between two or more abutting non-res...
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