August 28, 2017

Pittsboro Unified Development Ordinance August, 2017 Public Review Draft

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Tonight’s Presentation

• Overview of UDO Initiative

• Framework for the New UDO

• Comparison to Existing Regulations

• Topics for Future Discussion

• Next Steps

PROJECT OVERVIEW:Steps in the Process

• Project Initiation & Scoping

• Code Assessment

• Draft UDO in Two Modules

– Administration, Zoning District Regulations, Uses, Procedures

– Form-Based District, Development Standards, Environment and Open Space

• Public Hearing Draft of UDO

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PROJECT OVERVIEW:Project Website

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http://www.pittsboroudo.com/

Organization of UDO

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• Consolidate Development Regulations– Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision

Regulations, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Riparian Buffer Protection Ordinance, Stormwater Management Ordinance, Lighting Ordinance, Utility Specifications

• Enhance Organization– Group related provisions

UDO Articles

1. General Provisions

2. Zoning Districts

3. Use Standards

4. Environment & Open Space

5. Site Development Standards

6. Nonconformities

7. Administration

8. Procedures

9. Enforcement

10. Interpretation & Definitions

APPROACH TO UDO:Key Things to Note

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• General Approach: – Carry forward what works now, adjust where needed

– Add new components where needed

– Footnotes everywhere to explain changes and adjustments

• Focus on Procedures:– Delegate some approval authorities to staff

– Include flexibility and administrative adjustments

– Make processes consistent and predictable

– Consolidate and update definitions

• Adjust Uses– Introduce new use types

– Adjust what is a permitted use, what is a special use

– More specific definition of “Development”

Examples of Differences from Existing Regulations:

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• Definition of “Development”

• Zoning Districts: Consolidated and Translated

• Creation of new Natural Resources Overlay District

• Procedures: Streamlined, Added Flexibility

• Adjusted Dimensions and Metrics

• Design Standards for Commercial Development

• Sign Regulations

• Modified and New Definitions

• Neighborhood Compatibility Provisions

Examples of Potential Topics for Post-UDO Discussion:

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• Approaches to Affordable and Workforce Housing

• Approaches to Encourage Sustainable Energy Generation

• Further Specificity Regarding Building Design

• Additional Approaches to Stormwater Management

• Additional Approaches to Parks and Recreation Systems

• Mechanisms for Dark Night Sky Protections

• Establishing a Gateway Overlay Zoning District

• Further Refinement of Sign Regulations

NEXT STEPS

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• Work Session

• Public Information Meeting

• Planning Board and Town Board Public Hearings

• Revisions as Directed

• Town Board Adoption, with Effective Date