Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1203-15-02-24 of the City of Pflugerville Code of Ordinances Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 157 Unified Development Code by amending Subchapter 4, Zoning Districts and Use Regulations, Section 4.6.5 relating to screening for outdoor display and storage; replacing all ordinances in conflict; containing severability and repealer clauses; providing for a penalty for a violation of Chapter 157, Subchapter 4 as a class C misdemeanor and a fine in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00; and declaring an effective date.
Summary
Per the 2030 Comprehensive Plan's implementation schedule, the City shall pursue Unified Development Code (UDC) revisions every one to five years. The UDC was most recently revised and adopted in February 2015. The purpose of the proposed code amendments to Subchapter 4 is to address outdoor display and storage standards, as outlined below.
Section 4.6.5 Outdoor Display and Storage summary of amendments:
Modifies the number of moving vehicles allowed to be displayed along the public right-of-way from eight (8) vehicles to four (4) vehicles.
Adds a provision related to the display and screening of bulk landscape nursery products.
Adds a maximum of 100 S.F. of outdoor storage in the Office (O), Retail (R), General Business-1 (GB-1), General Business-2 (GB-2), and the Campus (CI) zoning districts, with some exceptions related mini-storage facilities and fleet vehicle storage.
Adds a provision related to the screening of outdoor storage of vehicles at mini-storage facilities.
City Attorney has approved the ordinance as to form.
Prior City Council Action
N/A
Deadline for City Council Action
Action on second reading is requested on March 10, 2020.
Prior City Council Action
City Council conducted a public hearing and approved an amended ordinance on first reading providing changes regarding outdoor display and storage on February 25, 2020.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the changes to outdoor display and storage on February 2, 2020.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _X_
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _X_
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1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: __12/23/2019__
Supporting documents attached:
Ordinance
Exhibit A
Recommended Action
Approve the ordinance on second reading for amendments to the Unified Development Code related to outdoor display and storage requirements.