CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Ordinances/1st Read 		For Meeting of:
July 13, 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. 2015-37 amending the Land Development Code to update master plan standards for review, revise master plan thresholds, add administrative review procedures, clarify prohibited variances, and allow for master plans that include modifications of development standards. (Economic Development)
Summary:

The attached ordinance amends the Land Development Code to update master plan standards for review, revise master plan thresholds, add administrative review procedures, clarify prohibited variances, and allow for master plans that include modifications of development standards and includes the following changes:

  • Establish master plan thresholds for properties outside activity center zoning districts.
  • Revise master plan thresholds for multifamily residential development.
  • Establish thresholds to allow administrative master plan review, which is a shorter process than the formal review by the Municipal Planning Board.
  • As part of master plan review, allow modifications of standards from certain code requirements, such as allowing up to 20% more impervious surface or building height, so fewer projects will need Planned Development (PD) zoning.
  • Clarify that master plans with modifications are no longer considered a prohibited type of variance.

The Municipal Planning Board recommended approval of the LDC amendment on February 17, 2015 (LDC2014-00409).  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 2015-37 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
Planning and Environmental Attorney 7/2/2015 11:11 AM
Budget Outside Routing Approval 7/2/2015 11:20 AM
City Clerk 7/2/2015 11:30 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Master_Plan_Procedures_Code_Amendment_2015-37.pdf Master Plan Procedures Ordinance Ordinance
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