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1 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Land Use Committee July 27, 2016

2 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Why? Approach Process 2

3 Why are we doing this? 3

Charlotte s Vision Livable city Vibrant economy Thriving natural environment Diverse population Choices for housing, education, employment Safe & attractive neighborhoods Citizen involvement

4 Charlotte s Vision Livable city Vibrant economy Thriving natural environment Diverse population Choices for housing, education, employment Safe & attractive neighborhoods Citizen involvement Charlotte will continue to be one of the most livable cities in the country, with a vibrant economy, a thriving natural environment, a diverse population and a cosmopolitan outlook. Charlotteans will enjoy a range of choices for housing, transportation, education, entertainment and employment. Safe and attractive neighborhoods will continue to be central to the City s identity and citizen involvement key to its vitality. 4

5 It s About Creating a Community of Great Places 5

6 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Why a New Ordinance? Our Development Ordinances do not adequately implement our vision for Charlotte as it grows Lacks clear vision of the community we want to create Amendments have created a Development Code that is difficult to use & understand Reliance on Conditional rezonings indicates that the current districts are inadequate Technical conflicts and inconsistencies between Ordinances 6

7 What s the approach? 7

8 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Goals What we are trying to achieve Vision Alignment Refine tools to support our community and economic development vision Ordinance(s) that are aligned to work in concert to implement adopted plans and policies Predictability Clear and predictable tools & process with standards that result in better development Clarity Simplify terms and create common language; understandable for all users 8

9 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Approach Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Placed-Based: Align zoning districts with Charlotte places to implement the vision in our plans and policies Hybrid: Utilize zoning techniques (e.g., form-based and performance standards) based on the intent and needs of the district Unified Development Ordinance: Combine development ordinances in one place to create a streamlined process and user understanding 9

Plans Parcel specific Future Land Use Regulations & Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Subdivision (Chapter 20) Tree

10 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Policies & Plans General Development Policies Guidance on Community Design Centers, Corridors & Wedges Growth Framework NEW Community Character Manual Place Types Area Plans Parcel specific Future Land Use Regulations & Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Subdivision (Chapter 20) Tree (Chapter 21) Streets & Sidewalks (Chapter 19) Post-Construction Stormwater (Chapter 18) Unified Development Ordinance 10

Implementing Our Vision: Centers, Corridors & Wedges Activity Centers are generally appropriate for new growth, with generally increased intensity of development.

11 Implementing Our Vision: Centers, Corridors & Wedges Activity Centers are generally appropriate for new growth, with generally increased intensity of development. Growth Corridors are priority locations for new growth, but may include specific neighborhoods for preservation. Wedges are predominantly low density residential with limited higher density housing and neighborhood serving commercial uses. 11

12 Place Types: How do they relate to our current plans & polices? 12 12

13 Place Types: Expanding Our Vocabulary Northlake Mall Place Type: Vision Land Use Form & Pattern Setback Height Density Parking Streetscape Open Space Morehead Street Future Land Use: Residential/Office/Retail 13

14 Place Types: Expanding Our Vocabulary Northlake Mall Mixed Use Activity Center Place Type: Vision Land Use Form & Pattern Setback Height Density Parking Streetscape Open Space Morehead Street Mixed Use Neighborhood 14

15 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update Policies & Plans Centers, Corridors & Wedges Growth Framework General Development Policies Guidance on Community Design NEW Community Character Manual Place Types Area Plans Parcel specific Future Land Use Establish consistent terminology (Place Types) to define the places we are trying to create: Vision Land Use Form & pattern (setback, height, density, streetscape, etc.) 15

16 Place Types: Building on an existing foundation Building upon a foundation: 3 year process Public, Private and Nonprofit 80+ Public Engagement Opportunities 400+ Regional Leaders 14 county, bi state regional public process ( ) 60 Local Governments & Government Agencies 8,400 individuals participated 16

17 Place Types From Working Farms to Metropolitan Centers 17

18 Insert pics of place type posters 18 18

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21 What makes a place? DENSITY OPEN SPACE PARKING LAND USE SETBACK HEIGHT STREETS SIDEWALKS CHOICES 21

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reinforce existing quality & character and/or facilitate change where desired Place types

23 Place Types: Building on an existing foundation Place-Based Ordinance Foundation Community Character Manual (CCM) Place-types will function as the foundation for zoning districts Place types reinforce existing quality & character and/or facilitate change where desired Place types established by the CCM will provide clear link to Zoning Map Each place type may result in multiple zoning districts 23

24 ZONING DISTRICTS Center City Station Areas Activity Centers Commercial Corridors Others? PLACES Mixed Use Uptown Mixed Use Transit Oriented Development Commercial Center Neighborhood Services UMUD TOD-R TOD-M TOD-O MUDD CC NS Design the right zoning district for the right place More required standards less negotiated Make process predictable for projects that fit the place Business B-1 B-2 Others? 24

25 FUTURE ZONING DISTRICTS Metropolitan Center Mixed Use Activity Center Mixed Use Neighborhood Highway Commercial Suburban Commercial Center Neighborhood Commercial Center Mixed Residential Single Famiiy Residential Conservation Based Subdivision Campus Light Industrial Mixed Use Center Heavy Industrial Regional Employment Center PLACE TYPES Urban Mixed Use Suburban Mixed Use Neighborhood Commercial Corridor 2 Special Other? 25

26 What s the process? 26

Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update City Council approved UDO contract with Camiros on July 25, 2016.

27 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update City Council approved UDO contract with Camiros on July 25, Camiros has extensive experience in: Planning, Urban Design & Zoning Drafting Ordinances and Unified Development Ordinances Administration & implementation of zoning ordinances Local Support Team Graphics & Communication (Wray Ward) Visualizations & 3D Modeling (Bergmann) State Statutes & Local Zoning Authority (Parker Poe) 27

2016 January 2016 We July Are Here 2017 January 2017 June 2018 January 2018 June 2019 January L a n d U s e P o l i c y & D e v e l o p m e n t O r d i n a n c e U p d a t e Approach Development

28 2016 January 2016 We July Are Here 2017 January 2017 June 2018 January 2018 June 2019 January L a n d U s e P o l i c y & D e v e l o p m e n t O r d i n a n c e U p d a t e Approach Development Adoption Community Character Manual (Place Types) Draft Community Character Manual Adopted Community Character Manual Adopted Map (Future Land Use) Unified Development Ordinance Drafting Directions + Annotated Outline Multiple Working Drafts UDO Public Review Draft UDO Public Hearing Draft UDO Coordinated Virtual Go To Advisory Geographic C o m m u n i t y O u t r e a c h Reached 450 citizens and counting concurrent & on-going city meetings and events CharlotteUDO.org information sharing, document review & comment, mapping tools, social media stakeholder interviews, neighborhoods, and organizations (incl. Planning Commission / City Council) selected committee for on-going advisory & technical review area specific workshops, mapping, UDO discussions Community-wide open houses & forums 28

29 Land Use Policy & Development Ordinance Update CharlotteUDO.org 29

Planning Charlotte s Future. Transportation & Planning Committee March 14, 2016

Planning Charlotte s Future. Transportation & Planning Committee March 14, 2016 Planning Charlotte s Future Transportation & Planning Committee March 14, 2016 Charlotte s Vision Livable city Vibrant economy Thriving natural environment Diverse population Choices for housing, education,