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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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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
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