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: February 5, 2024
RE:
Title
Special Use Permit Peer Review and Text Amendment Recommendations
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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 presents a proposal to amend the Unified Development Ordinance Use Table concerning Special Use Permits. The objective is to assess the existing SUP requirements, analyze the outcomes of City Council decisions on past applications, conduct a peer city comparison, and ultimately recommend amendments to align with contemporary urban planning practices while addressing the specific needs and circumstances of Fayetteville.
Background:
The City of Fayetteville has a long-standing commitment to responsible urban development and zoning regulations that ensure the well-being of its residents and the integrity of its neighborhoods. The current Development Ordinance contains provision for Special Use Permits (SUPs) to regulate certain land uses that require an additional level of scrutiny due to their potential impacts on the community. These SUPs are intended to strike a balance between facilitating development and safeguarding the character of the city's neighborhoods.
Issues/Analysis:
The Special Use Permit serves as zoning's solution to the challenge of accommodating uses that may or may not align well with certain districts, depending on their specific location and/or design. It...
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