TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Planning Commission
Will Deaton, AICP - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Demetrios Moutos - Planner I
DATE: May 21, 2024
RE:
Title
TA24-09. Amendment to Uses and Standards in the UDO Requiring Special Use Permits
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2022
Goals 2027
Goal 2: Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
* Objective 2.4 - Sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth.
Goal 3: City Investment in Today and Tomorrow
* Objective 3.2 - Manage the City's Future Growth and Strategic Land Use
Executive Summary:
This report analyzes potential amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Use Table and other standards related to Special Use Permits (SUPs). The analysis considers the potential effects of streamlining the development process, fostering a diversity of development types, and implementing an adaptable approach that prioritizes resilience.
This item was continued from the Commission's March meeting. A revised Use Table is attached based on discussion from the April meeting.
Background:
The City of Fayetteville is committed to responsible urban development and zoning to protect residents' welfare and maintain neighborhood integrity. This report evaluates proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Use Table and Special Use Permit (SUP) standards, aiming to simplify the development process, encourage diverse development, and adopt a flexible, resilience-focused approach.
Special Use Permits (SUPs) are crucial for regulating land uses that require extra scrutiny due to community impact. However, the complexity and uncertainty they introduce can hinder development. This amendment seeks to streamline the SUP process, clarify guidelines for stakeholders, and improve review transparency, enhancing SUP effectiveness and minimizin...
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