Zoning Text Amendment - Chapter 125 - Zoning, Article V - Conditional Uses, Section 125-243 - Innovative Residential Developments

This item proposes the amendment of the existing city code to introduce the concept of Innovative Community Development to create an opportunity for the development of small homes and enable the location of accessory dwelling units on such lots.
The proposed code change sets out to achieve the following in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan:
1. Allow 'Innovative Community Development'.
2. Promote innovation and creativity in site design.
3. Promote the use of small residential and commercial zoned lots.
4. Promote mixed-use.
5. Allow 'meantime' uses.

Applications under the 'Innovative Residential Development' code will follow the 'Conditional Use Process'. Proposals will be considered by the Planning Board then forwarded to the City Commission with a recommendation of approval or denial.

Staff recommend that the Planning Board move the proposed 'Innovative Community Development' code amendment to the City Commission with a recommendation of APPROVAL.

APPROVAL with amendment

or

DENIAL

Kev Freeman, Planning Director.

Technical Review Committee
Affordable Housing Committee
City Attorney