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Commission backs Unified Development Code, asks staff to fix inconsistencies before Council review
Summary
After a public hearing, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended City Council adopt a Unified Development Code that combines Chapters 3, 10 and 14, but asked staff to correct inconsistencies, integrate comments, fix formatting and correct page numbering before Council consideration.
The Jonestown Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 2, 2025 recommended that City Council adopt a proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) that reorganizes Chapter 3 (Building), Chapter 10 (Subdivision) and Chapter 14 (Zoning) into a single document and incorporates recent State legislation and current International Building Codes. Vice Chair Brenda Sies moved to recommend approval to Council with four conditions: correct inconsistencies and clarify "development plat" versus "site development plan"; address and integrate all comments; correct outline formatting and indentation; and correct page numbering. Commissioner Felipe Tudtud seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
During the public hearing, Chair Melody Gayeski summarized the year-long review process and noted the draft is available on the City website. Residents Nancy Ruff, Billie Long, Mark McKim and Sheri Dube raised concerns about outdoor lighting requirements and enforcement and landscape screening requirements for businesses; commissioners said City attorneys had been consulted during the review. The Commission’s recommendation sends the revised UDC to City Council with the listed editorial and clarifying conditions.
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