Planning Charlotte s Future. Planning Committee May 17, 2016

Planning Charlotte s Future Planning Committee May 17, 2016

Place Types: Next Steps March - June Public Input: Education & input on community character and place-type framework Public open house (Transportation Fair March 22 nd ) TAP Committee & Planning Commission updates July - December Public Input: Testing and mapping place types throughout the city Public workshops & community meetings, online mapping tools and feedback (test and map place types throughout the city) Draft Community Character Policy (place types) for Council adoption (early 2017) 2

Engagement & Outreach Date Meeting What we Shared Approx. Number of Attendees May 3 BLE Public Meeting Introduce Place Types to Community 40 May 4 Uptown Neighborhoods Introduce Place Types to Community 75 May 5 BLE Public Meeting Introduce Place Types to Community 60

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Vision Primary Land Uses Secondary Land Uses Form & Pattern + Orientation + Maximum Building Length + Tree Canopy/ Preservation

Place Type Form and Pattern Place Type Land Uses Non- Typical Lot Residential Residential Coverage Density Intensity (FAR) Building Types Prevailing Building Height Tree Orientation Transporta- Typical Maximum tion Choices Block Setback or Length Build to Line Building Canopy/ Open Length Preservatio Space Street Form + Pattern Elements n Pattern Size Average Non- Residential Building Street Connectivity Parking Provisions Typical Street Cross Sections Transitions Zoning Districts Conservation-Based Subdivision Single Family Residential (PLU) Single Family Residential (SLU) Religious Institutions, Schools, Parks, Recreational Facilities, Daycares Up to 8 DUA SF Detached, SF Attached, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Duplex 1-3 stories Activate Street fronting façade (aka no blank walls) walk, bike, 600' max car, transit (subdivision ord) Setback NA Tree save active/passi ve parks, natural areas, greenways, gardens, recreation centers (language about connecting to greenway every x feet) Private and Shared driveways, On street parking, alley loaded Local Res (Sub) Mixed Residential (PLU) Single Family Residential, multi-family residential, (SLU) Religious Institutions, Schools, Parks, Recreational Facilities, Daycares, Neighborhood Serving Commercial (Corner Store) Up to 22 DUA Sf Detached, SF Attached, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Duplex, Quadraplex, Apartments, Assisted Living (include definition) 1-3 stories Commercial limited to ~2,000 sq. ft., Activate Street fronting façade (aka no blank walls) walk, bike, 500-600' car, transit max (sub ord) Setback 75-100' Tree save active/passi ve parks, natural areas, greenways, gardens, recreation centers (language about connecting to greenway every x feet) private and shared driveways, on street parking, rear parking Local Res (Sub) Align Form + Pattern with Existing Policy Centers, Corridors + Wedges General Development Policy Area Plans

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Place Types: CONNECT City-wide

Place Types: CONNECT vs Future Land Use

Planning Charlotte s Future Development Ordinance & Policy Update Planning Committee May 17, 2016

Development Ordinance & Policy Update Agenda Update on Drafting Directions Update on Phase 3 Scope Place-Type Follow-up 2

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 3

Ordinance Foundation & Approach Hybrid Approach Implements the Place-Based Foundation The places of Charlotte dictate the controls needed Range of Approaches: 1. Conventional - Use-based districts 2. Negotiated Negotiate specific standards & uses 3. Performance - Focuses on impacts 4. Form-Based - Controls on form of the built environment, both public & private, & less emphasis on uses 4

Ordinance Foundation & Approach Hybrid Approach Places of Charlotte dictate the controls needed VS. Transit Oriented Development Needs both form & use controls Industrial Needs to control impacts & prevent use encroachment 5

Ordinance Foundation & Approach Hybrid Ordinance Example Graphic & User-friendly 6

Ordinance Foundation & Approach Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Why? Coordinates all key development regulations Aligns approval procedures Eliminates inconsistencies Coordinates private realm with public realm Provides a comprehensive picture of desired development Future investors understand what s required of them Neighbors have confidence in adjacent development 7

Ordinance Foundation & Approach Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) What? Evaluating the incorporation of the Zoning Ordinance with: Subdivisions (Chapter 20) Streets, Sidewalks & Other Public Places (Chapter 19) Post-Construction Stormwater Controls (Chapter 18) Trees (Chapter 21) Floodplain Regulations (Chapter 9) Erosion Control (Chapter 17) Driveway/Access Regulations 8

Ordinance Foundation & Approach Conditional Rezoning: Reduce reliance (currently 80% of rezonings) Create new districts (based on Placetypes) Enhanced district standards to ensure predictable outcomes 9

Development Ordinance & Policy Update June Phase 1 & 2 Foundation & Approach Define approach & goals Define process and engagement plan Establish the type and organization of Ordinance Community Character Policy Draft a policy foundation that links to new Ordinance. 18 Months Draft Ordinance Phase 3 Develop Draft Ordinance Public & Stakeholder Engagement & Review Technical Review Community Character Review & Mapping Public & Stakeholder Engagement Mapping Review Adoption TBD Phase 4 Complete public review & Council adoption 10

Development Ordinance & Policy Update Draft Ordinance Step 1: Annotated Outline & District Structure Engagement: Establish & Convene Ordinance Advisory Committee (OAC) Technical Advisory Team (staff) Key stakeholder interviews (Council, Planning Commission, others) Small Group discussions (REBIC, Apartment Assoc., Chamber Land Use Committee, Neighborhood Groups, etc.) General Public - Place Type workshops Result: Annotated Ordinance Outline District structure & regulatory tools 11

Development Ordinance & Policy Update Draft Ordinance Ordinance Advisory Committee Who: (representatives of) Commissions & Boards Professional Organizations Public Agencies Role: Technical & Professional review of draft ordinance Advise on direction and resolution of critical issues 12

Development Ordinance & Policy Update Draft Ordinance Step 2: Ordinance Development Engagement: Ordinance Advisory Committee (OAC) Technical Advisory Team (staff) Topic-based Outreach (focused interest groups) Regular Updates & Briefings (Council, Planning Commission, other Boards, etc.) General Public - Place Type review & Adoption Result: Full Draft Ordinance to initiate public review and adoption 13

Development Ordinance & Policy Update June Phase 1 & 2 Foundation & Approach Define approach & goals Define process and engagement plan Establish the type and organization of Ordinance Community Character Policy Draft a policy foundation that links to new Ordinance. 18 Months Draft Ordinance Phase 3 Develop Draft Ordinance Public & Stakeholder Engagement & Review Technical Review Community Character Review & Mapping Public & Stakeholder Engagement Mapping Review Adoption TBD Phase 4 Complete public review & Council adoption 14

Development Ordinance & Policy Update Upcoming (June) Planning Commission Development Ordinance scope & process (June 6 th ) City Council Workshop - Rezoning issues & development ordinance scope (June 6 th ) Development Ordinance Contract approval (Phase 3) 15