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Kings Mountain revises UDO to reduce sidewalk requirements for minor infill
Summary
Council unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to loosen sidewalk requirements for minor subdivisions and infill while maintaining standards for major subdivisions, multifamily and commercial projects on arterial roads.
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 26-22, which revises sidewalk standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. Assistant City Manager Henry Earle said the staff-driven amendment aims to add flexibility for minor subdivisions and infill development while retaining sidewalk requirements for major subdivisions, multifamily projects and commercial/industrial projects on arterial roads.
Key elements include a six-foot sidewalk standard where required, sidewalks required for new construction or renovations exceeding 50% or 50,000 square feet (whichever is less), and relief from sidewalk requirements for change of use without structural change or for lots in the ETJ. Planning staff supports the revision and the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval by a 5-2 vote. Council approved the amendment unanimously.
