5.
City Council Combined Special Meeting/Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 01/30/2018
- Co-Submitter:
- Sara Dechter, AICP
- From:
- Brian Kulina, Zoning Code Manager
TITLE
Update on Work Programs for Comprehensive Planning and the Zoning Code
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion by and direction from Council on the future work programs for Comprehensive Planning and the Zoning Code, including the amount of work in the queue, the timing to complete all work, and how to create additional working capacity.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of the City's Comprehensive Planning program is to implement the vision of the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030 (Regional Plan). The program accomplishes this vision through regular updates to the Regional Plan, specific plans, intergovernmental coordination, coordination in long range planning for all City departments, and assistance with development review. The program is currently focused on completing the High-Occupancy Housing Plan and starting work on the Southside Neighborhood Plan.
The primary purpose of the City's Zoning Code program is to write and interpret the Zoning Code. This is accomplished through regular updates to the Zoning Code to implement the goals and policies of the Regional Plan, adopted specific plans, and the ever-changing characteristics of development. The program just completed the first round of amendments to the Transect Code and is currently focused on identifying the priority amendments for 2018-19.
The primary purpose of the City's Zoning Code program is to write and interpret the Zoning Code. This is accomplished through regular updates to the Zoning Code to implement the goals and policies of the Regional Plan, adopted specific plans, and the ever-changing characteristics of development. The program just completed the first round of amendments to the Transect Code and is currently focused on identifying the priority amendments for 2018-19.
INFORMATION:
Council Goals
Building and Zoning/Regional Plan - Revise the zoning code to remove ambiguities and ensure it is consistent with community values and the regional plan.
Regional Plan
Policy LU.4.1 - Develop neighborhood plans, specific plans, area plans, and master plan for all neighborhoods, activity centers, corridors, and gateways as necessary.
Policy LU.4.2. Utilize the following as guidance in the development process: Natural Environment maps, Environmental Planning and Conservation policies, Considerations for Development, Cultural Sensitivity, and Historical Preservation maps, and Community Character policies, while respecting private property rights.
Policy LU.19.1 - Develop specific plans for each "Great Street" corridor.
Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan
Strategic Priority 3 - Foster a resilient and economically prosperous city.
Strategic Priority 4 - Work in partnership to enhance a safe and livable community.
Building and Zoning/Regional Plan - Revise the zoning code to remove ambiguities and ensure it is consistent with community values and the regional plan.
Regional Plan
Policy LU.4.1 - Develop neighborhood plans, specific plans, area plans, and master plan for all neighborhoods, activity centers, corridors, and gateways as necessary.
Policy LU.4.2. Utilize the following as guidance in the development process: Natural Environment maps, Environmental Planning and Conservation policies, Considerations for Development, Cultural Sensitivity, and Historical Preservation maps, and Community Character policies, while respecting private property rights.
Policy LU.19.1 - Develop specific plans for each "Great Street" corridor.
Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan
Strategic Priority 3 - Foster a resilient and economically prosperous city.
Strategic Priority 4 - Work in partnership to enhance a safe and livable community.
Attachments
- Council Presentation
- What the Comprehensive Planning Program does
- Potential Plan Amendments for 2018 to 2020
- CCR on McMillan Mesa Plan Amendments
- Zoning Code Work Program
- Identified Issues with Zoning Code