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Commission approves first reading of Land Development Regulation updates to Schedules N and O
Summary
On first reading the commission approved Ordinance 48-27 to revise subdivision, drainage, easement and site-preparation provisions (Schedules N and O), including a new CCTV requirement for drainage infrastructure and allowance of a previously prohibited pipe type.
The Sanford City Commission approved on first reading Ordinance 48-27, a comprehensive update to Schedules N and O of the city’s Land Development Regulations. The changes modify subdivision requirements and drainage, easement and site-preparation rules; staff said the updates incorporate new materials, emerging technologies and revised floodplain submittal standards to improve infrastructure and floodplain resiliency.
Planning staff explained that Schedule N changes include clarifications on sidewalk requirements, easements and access standards (including language to make townhome driveway access consistent across schedules). Schedule O additions include a requirement that closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection reports be submitted to the city before a certificate of completion is issued for drainage infrastructure the developer intends to dedicate to the city. Staff also said a pipe type previously prohibited is now allowed following DOT studies, and that Schedule O updates accommodate that change.
Planning staff noted the commission had previously invoked a zoning-in-progress (ZIP) process on Dec. 9, 2024, to allow legislative amendments to be implemented while staff finalized details. The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the changes: Schedule O received a unanimous recommendation; Schedule N was postponed for additional review and then ultimately also received a unanimous recommendation.
Commissioners asked for more detail on the amendments’ rationale; staff offered to present a five-minute PowerPoint at a work session to explain specifics. After discussion, the motion to approve first reading passed unanimously.
Because this action is a legislative code amendment, it will return for any required additional readings and administrative steps before the changes become final and codified.
