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, by updating provisions relating to temporary uses and structures, integrating mobile food vendor provisions, and establishing a Temporary Use Permit process in Section 4.7; amending provisions relating to Mobile Food Vendors and Parks in Sections 4.9 and 4.10; amending Subchapter 20, Definitions, by adding corresponding definitions; and repealing Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 98 Temporary Storage Structures in its entirety; 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 temporary use and structure regulations and provides for a permitting process, as further described below.
Section 4.7 Temporary Uses, Structures, and Permits summary of amendments:
Reorganizes certain sections for ease of use.
Adds general provisions.
Clarifies when temporary use permits are required.
Modifies the tents and canopy section to include fire safety provisions.
Relocates temporary portable storage unit provisions from Ch. 98 to this section.
Relocates mobile food vendor provisions from section 4.9 to this section; allows for mobile food vendors to operate without a temporary use permit provided it meets all criteria, and the host site is registered with the City.
Adds a section related to on-site events.
Adds a section related to other temporary uses and structures not specifically identified which may be authorized by a temporary use permit.
Adds a section for temporary use permit application and review process.
City Attorney has approved the ordinance as to form.
Prior City Council Action
On February 25, 2020, Council conducted a public hearing and approved this item on 1st Reading.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action on second reading is requested on March 10, 2020.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the ordinance on first reading.
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1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: __1/27/2020__
Supporting documents attached:
Ordinance
Exhibit A
Recommended Action
Approve the ordinance on second reading for amendments to the Unified Development Code related to temporary uses, structures, permits, mobile food vendors and parks.