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Josephine pursues unified development code update, future land‑use revisions and corridor coordination with county
Summary
Planning staff described a multi‑part effort to update the unified development code, revise the future land‑use map (focused on the FM‑6 corridor) and coordinate with the county’s thoroughfare plan. Staff also raised a potential cost‑share arrangement for a Riverfield park and flagged concerns about county roadway alignments.
City planning staff described progress on a unified development code to consolidate zoning, subdivision, signage and development standards into a single document, and outlined plans for a targeted update to the future land‑use plan and corridor studies.
Code and land‑use updates: Staff said the unified development code will align with the comprehensive plan and incorporate subdivision design standards, street connectivity and landscaping standards. Staff warned against development patterns that increase water consumption and said the code update will consider options such as limiting mandated irrigated grass and encouraging water‑efficient landscaping.
Corridor planning and county coordination: Planning staff said the county’s thoroughfare and outer‑loop work contains alignments that conflict with the city’s roads and that staff will coordinate to resolve inconsistencies. Staff specifically flagged proposed county cross‑sections that would widen several city streets (Greenville Avenue and Hubbard Street were cited) and said those county visions need reconciling with the city’s street design, pedestrian and tree‑planting goals.
Riverfield park and cost share: Staff discussed a proposed Riverfield park and a prior cost‑share concept; staff said details were thin and recommended evaluating the park’s likely users (city residents vs. MUD residents) and negotiating a clear cost‑share formula. Staff asked council to decide whether the city will participate in maintenance or staffing costs before committing to a cost share.
Next steps: Staff said a future land‑use map update will prioritize the FM‑6 corridor, and that the city will coordinate with the county on the thoroughfare plan. Staff plans to present draft code language and fee‑schedule updates to ensure developers pay an appropriate share of review and infrastructure costs.
No formal land‑use or code changes were approved; the session was for direction and information-sharing.
