CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Ordinances/1st Read 		For Meeting of:
June 15, 2015
District: ALL From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No
Subject:
Ordinance No. 2015-30 amending the Land Development Code to revise standards for obtaining density and intensity bonuses, provide bonus standards for the PD zoning district, and amend provisions related to public art for bonuses in the AC-3A zoning district. (Economic Development)
Summary:

The attached ordinance amends the Land Development Code to revise standards for obtaining density and intensity bonuses, provide bonus standards for the PD zoning district, and amend provisions related to public art for bonuses in the AC-3A zoning district and includes the following changes:

  • Revise the bonus thresholds to address discrepancies between the zoning district and associated GMP future land use category. No thresholds are decreasing, and the O-3 threshold is increasing.
  • Delete the sections of the code that approve additional density through a conditional use permit, and instead allow the same amount through a bonus. 
  • Revise the public art section to clarify requirements and allow for varying contributions depending on the size of the bonus request.
  • Revise the requirement for a mix of uses to add several new allowable uses.
  • Revise the design criteria to more clearly identify enhancements to the public realm, and create a menu of options to choose from.
  • Revise the standards for Planned Development (PD) zoning to state that any density or intensity added by rezoning to PD must meet the bonus standards.

The Municipal Planning Board recommended approval of the LDC amendment on February 17, 2015 (LDC2014-00408).  The adoption ordinance will be scheduled for the next available City Council meeting.
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: N/A
Recommended Action:
Approve the attached ordinance number 2015-30 on first reading and request that the Mayor and City Clerk present the draft ordinance for second reading and public hearing at the next City Council Meeting.
Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.
Contact: Elisabeth Dang (407-246-3408, elisabeth.dang@cityoforlando.net)
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 6/3/2015 9:48 AM
City Clerk 6/3/2015 10:09 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Density_and_Intensity_Bonus_Code_Amendment_2015-30.pdf Bonus ordinance Ordinance
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