Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-032 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce Chapter 125 - Zoning, Article V - Conditional Uses, Section 125-243 - Innovative Residential Developments, to revise the title to 'Innovative Community Developments', and to provide updates to the purpose, general standards for approval, potential uses, minimum lot size, residential densities, development standards, common open space and compatibility. - SECOND READING.

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. As such, the proposed code places emphasis on encouraging the supply of housing designed to respect the character, rhythm and architecture of the community through an innovative community development process.
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 submitted 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 recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Sec. 125-243 - Innovative Community Developments

Approval with modification.

OR

Denial

Kev Freeman, Planning Director.

Technical Review Committee
Affordable Housing Committee
Planning Board
City Attorney