Title
Ordinance No. 17-2 Amending Section 201 (Definitions Enumerated) of Part 2 (Definitions of Article 2 (Basic Provisions, Definitions and Land Use Types and Classifications); Section 1205 (Nonconforming Lots) of Part 12 (Nonconforming Development) of Article 5 (Administration and Procedures), and Multiple Sections of Article 7 (Subdivision Regulations) All within Chapter 7 (Planning, Development and Building of the Code of The City of Colorado Springs 2001, as Amended, Pertaining to Waiver of Replat
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Meggan Herington, LUR/DRE Planning Manager, Planning and Community Development
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
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Summary:
This amendment proposes to update multiple sections of City Code supporting changes to the definition of lot of record and updates to when a waiver of replat is required and exemptions to that process.
Previous Council Action:
Council was briefed on this item at their work session on December 13, 2016. On January 10, 2017, City Council approved this item on first reading with a unanimous vote.
Background:
One impetus for this recommended Code change has been the City's Infill Steering Committee and the Infill Supplement to the Comprehensive Plan along with an associated Infill Action Plan (IAP). Both documents have been adopted by City Council. Staff has also been reviewing the issues for a number of years and looking for ways to streamline the overall process.
There are a number of changes incorporated into this Code amendment. Those clean-up of outdated text and substantive changes including updating the definition of a lot of record and changes to requirements and exemptions related to the waiver of replat process.
Due to the technical nature of the changes please reference the attached staff report which outlines the details of each change.
Financial Implications:
N/A
Board/Commission Recommendation:
On October 10, 2016, the City Planning Commission ...
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