The UDC

UDC Amendments
(Adopted by Council)

2011

July – Conversion of zoning district names; “dwelling” definition; Landmark Commission vote requirement; parking ratio for Indoor Recreation; Urban Transportation Plan design criteria manual; and street section design.

2012

February – Definitions; public notice; 1:2 setback based on height; corner lot side yards; water-oriented lots; single-family setbacks; “RM-AT” setbacks; townhouse illustration; retail uses in industrial zoning districts; excluding chickens from animal pen requirements;  aboveground fuel storage setback; garage setback; tandem parking; institutional signs; cul-de-sacs; dead end water mains; and payment of fees to Trust Fund.

July – “RM-AT” permitted uses, density, yards, and height; parking ratio for “big box” stores

December – Creation of Compatible Zoning Districts (“CC” and “IC” Districts)

2013

January – Dedication of Public Open Space

UDC Sustainability Ordinances

Sec. 6.6 Development Concept & Special  Overlay Zoning Districts

Sec. 6.7  Clustered Development Overlay District

Sec. 6.8  Mixed-Use Overlay District

Sec. 6.11 Uptown-Downtown MUS District Ordinance

Sec. 6.12 Target Area Special Overlay District

Sec. 6.13 Streetscape Zone Standards

Sec. 6.14 Alternative Housing Option Standards

Sec. 7.11 Neighborhood Mixed Use Standards

Sec. 7.12 Adaptive Reuse Ordinance

The Unified Development Code (UDC), which became effective July 1, 2011, is a comprehensive document designed to consolidates the City's former Zoning Ordinance, Platting Ordinance, and other developmental regulations.

The purpose of the UDC is based on three principles:

1. A one-book resource for all regulations pertaining to development.
2. The UDC is written in easy to understand, everyday language.
3. The UDC is organized to promote flow, consistency, and the ability to find information easily.

Proposed UDC Amendments

Administrative approval of deferment agreements (Council, 2nd Reading, 3/19/2013)

Streets – Street design standards and compliance and 30-year life level of service.

>> 2013 Infrastructure Design Manual

Subdivisions in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (Council, 2nd Reading, 3/19/2013)

Various Topics – Public notice; ¾ vote by Council; special permits; building permit expiration; administrative adjustments; setbacks in two-family, townhouse, and multifamily zoning districts; heavy vehicle service; location of detached accessory structures; banners; and institutional signs. (Council, 2nd Reading, 3/19/2013)

Public Input

Your comments are important to us!

Public participation is vital in the adoption of new codes. Please submit your comments on any proposed amendments or feel free to suggest amendments using the UDC Feedback page or contact the Zoning Division at (361) 826-3240.

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