HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-12-2011 - 6ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORKSESSION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 12, 2011
Action Agenda
Item No. ~
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SUBJECT: Land Use and Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendment Outline and
Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Outline
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig N. Benedict, Planning Director,
245-2592
PURPOSE: To discuss how to achieve a timely, focused and on-topic land use and UDO
amendment work program.
BACKGROUND: UDO Phase I was adopted on April 5, 2011, the first phase of many. This
work session will frame the work that lies ahead.
1. Context: Orange County's Growth Management Program - an overview of how the
land use stage has been set for focused growth and economic development.
2. Land Use and UDO Chances: Although we will focus on achievable and `bite-size'
projects, the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan vision with an emphasis on
Economic Development will be a dynamic and long-term project. We intend to bring
forward an orderly and regular work program.
3. Economic Development: This topic has been the clear focus of BOCC goals and
commitment. Suggested Land Use/UDO amendments will further these goals.
4. Planning Elements of Development
a. Land Use Location
b. Zoning/Design Standards
c. Approval Processes
5. Prioritize Focus by Infrastructure availability.
Next Steps: Staff will work with the Chair/Vice Chair and Manager to formulate an outline of
amendments with the aspects noted on Attachment 1.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Existing Planning Staff will work within existing time and capacity.
Pending the outcome of the final list of activities in the UDO Phase II work program, staff will
ascertain the need for consultants. Funds can be added in the budget for materials and
outreach, as determined.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board to discuss and offer
guidance to staff.
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LAND USE AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (UDO)
AMENDMENT OUTLINE
A. AMENDMENT INITIALIZATION
1. Work Program Ideas -Chair/Vice-Chair/Manager to meet with Staff to develop
outline -Past and Present Goals
2. Land Use/UDO Amendment Steering Committee (TBD) Meeting with staff to develop
a draft work program
3. Board review and approval
6. AMENDMENT TOPIC -VARIOUS CATEGORIES
1. Land Use and/or Zoning (Map and/or Text)
2. Development Standards
3. Development Approval Processes
4. Minor Text Changes
C. PROCESS
• Purpose/Mission
• Comprehensive Plan Linkage
• Priorities, Goals and Policies
D. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
1. Planning Board Ordinance Review
2. Advisory Board Input (which ones]
3. Local Government invitation (engage early)
4. General Public Outreach, Stakeholders and/or previous Small Area Plan Workgroups
a. Mission, Midpoint, Final
E. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES
1. Setting of a Quarterly Public Hearing date and remaining on target
2. BOCC updates/checkpoints
F. AMENDMENT TOPIC OPTIONS (Steering Committee to help frame)
• Positives
• Negatives
• Options (Continuum of Choices)
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