Title of Item:
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - PUD AMENITY CRITERIA (RC):
ORDINANCE No. 2446-2020; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, ADDING A NEW SECTION 2.07.00.J. ENTITLED "PUD AMENITY CRITERIA" TO CHAPTER II ENTITLED “ZONING DISTRICTS USES ALLOWED, DENSITY, INTENSITY” TO ADD A METHODOLOGY FOR ATTRIBUTING QUALIFYING AMENITY CRITERIA IN RESPECT OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
In order to allow the quantification of the benefits provided through a Planned Unit Development (PUD) application process staff are proposing the incorporation of a PUD amenity criteria table.
The table provides a 'menu' of optional but measurable items that applicants may use to meet a minimum level of public benefit. The draft amenity criteria table is attached to this item.
The item was presented to the Local Planning Agency (LPA) on July, 16th 2020. The item was approved unanimously. Comments from the LPA have been incorporated where appropriate.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve ordnance 2446-2020 at first reading. |