Department of Community Development
Reference: Land Use & Development Code Amendments, Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of the City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Shannon McDowell, Senior Long Range Planner
Date Prepared: November 28, 2022
PURPOSE
When the Land Use & Development Code (the "LUDC") was modified into a form-based code, it was anticipated that putting the code into practical use would help identify provisions that require adjustment. Since the new LUDC became effective in January of 2020, City Council, residents, developers, and staff have identified provisions and adjustments to improve the code. These are being brought forth in batches. The first batch focused on Articles 2, 3, and 4 and was approved in late 2020. The amendments summarized here would be the second batch of amendments since 2020.
PROCESSES
The LUDC outlines the code amendment process, which allows for initiation of amendments by the City Council, Planning Commission, and Staff on behalf of these entities.
The City Council should use the Review Criteria outlined in LUDC Section 2.10 B. The code amendment criteria generally include but are not limited to: furthering the purposes of the LUDC, bringing forth amendments in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, promoting the public safety, health and general welfare of the community, and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of administering the LUDC.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
? Recognizable and Well-Planned Community
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS
The City of Brighton adopted the LUDC at the end of 2019, with an effective date of January 1, 2020. With an entirely new code, it is difficult to see every conflict or error during the review process. Staff anticipated needing to adjust the Code once it was actively used for land use review and brought one round of amendments for approval in late 2020. In addition, some of the recommendations made by staff add...
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