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Homestead LPA approves first reading of subdivision ordinance adding 'unity of title' covenant process
Summary
The City of Homestead Local Planning Agency advanced a first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 25 (subdivision and planning) to add definitions and create Article 6 establishing a unity‑of‑title/covenant‑in‑lieu procedure; the LPA approved the item by roll‑call vote to forward it to the council.
The City of Homestead Local Planning Agency on April 22 approved forwarding a subdivision and planning ordinance that would add definitions and create a new Article 6 establishing a unity‑of‑title procedure and a covenant‑in‑lieu option.
Staff introduced Tab 1 (car number 4951) as a first reading to amend Chapter 25, including changes to section 25‑1 (definitions) and a new Article 6 describing unity of title and a covenant in lieu thereof. The presenter described the amendments as clarifying title unity and offering a contractual option where a covenant could substitute for formal subdivision in limited circumstances.
There was no objection to waiving the staff report. Vice Chairwoman Bailey moved approval of the first reading; Councilman Roth seconded. The clerk then took a roll‑call vote, and the board voted unanimously to advance the ordinance's first reading.
The ordinance language cited by staff calls for code updates to definitions and establishes the process for recording a covenant in instances where parcels share common ownership but recordable subdivision relief is sought. The transcript does not list an ordinance number or provide effective dates; staff will supply complete materials to the City Council when the item appears on the regular agenda.
