City of Fayetteville
File #: 24-4271    Version: 1 Name: SUP Peer Review and TA Recommendations
Type: Other Items of Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/8/2024 In control: City Council Work Session
On agenda: 11/4/2024 Final action:
Title: Review of Special Use Permit Processes of Peer Cities and Text Amendment Recommendations
Attachments: 1. Raleigh Use Table, 2. Raleigh SUP Standards, 3. Durham Use Table, 4. Durham SUP Standards, 5. Charlotte Use Table, 6. Winston-Salem Use Table, 7. Winston-Salem SUP Standards, 8. Wilmington Use Table, 9. Wilmington SUP Standards, 10. Cumberland County Use Table, 11. Cumberland County SUP Standards, 12. Fayetteville Use Table, 13. SUP Proposal PowerPoint
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TO: Mayor and Members of City Council

THRU: Kelly Olivera - Assistant City Manager
Dr. Gerald Newton, AICP - Development Services Director

FROM: Will Deaton, AICP - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
Demetrios Moutos - Planner I

DATE: November 4, 2024

RE:
Title
Review of Special Use Permit Processes of Peer Cities and Text Amendment Recommendations
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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 proposes amendments to Fayetteville's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to enhance the efficiency of the Special Use Permit (SUP) process. Through a comprehensive analysis of current SUP requirements, past City Council decisions, and a comparative study with peer cities, the report advocates for reducing the number of uses necessitating SUPs. This strategy aims to balance developmental demands with community preservation while improving procedural efficiency.
Key findings indicate a high approval rate for SUP applications, suggesting opportunities for reclassification. The analysis of peer cities uncovered diverse approaches to SUP management, offering valuable insights for potential enhancements.
The proposed amendments categorize SUP removals based on potential impact, stressing the importance of careful evaluation for uses with moderate to high impact. The recommended course of action is to endorse staff suggestions and initiate the development of a text amendment for submission to the Planning Commission.


Background:
Fayetteville places a high priority on responsible development through its zoning regulations, with Special Use Permits (SUPs) playing ...

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