Title
Consider and take action on an ordinance amending 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)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, 3-1-0 with three members absent on July 5, 2022.
Background:
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 abutt...
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