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10.D.

Meeting Date:	11/21/2023
From:	Bethan Heng, Planner

TITLE:

Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-58 and Ordinance No. 2023-29: A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council declaring as a public record that certain document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "PZ-23-00130 Updates to Zoning Code - Open Space Terminology" and an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 10, Flagstaff Zoning Code, by adopting by reference that certain document entitled "PZ-23-00130 Updates to Zoning Code - Open Space Terminology"

STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:

At the November 21, 2023, Council Meeting:
1. Read Resolution No. 2023-58 by title only
2. City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2023-58 by title only (if approved above)
3. Read Ordinance No. 2023-29 by title only for the first time
4. City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2023-29 by title only (if approved above)
At the December 5, 2023, Council Meeting:
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-58
6. Read Ordinance No. 2023-29 by title only for the final time
7. City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2023-29 by title only (if approved above)
8. Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-29

Executive Summary:

The current code interchangeably refers to the current terms of “Common Open Space” and “Private Open Space” as “Open Space”, despite the different meanings. Changing the terms to “Common Space” and “Private Space” will ensure consistency of terminology throughout the Flagstaff Zoning Code and differentiate between amenity space required in private development versus preserved open space areas.

In addition, “Common Space” and “Private Space” are development standards regulated by Planning and Zoning while “Open Space” is regulated by PROSE. Renaming terminology will clarify existing ambiguity for respective governing bodies.

Financial Impact:

There are no anticipated financial impact affiliated with the proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment.

Policy Impact:

There are no anticipated policy impacts affiliated with the proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment.

Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:

Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives

Provide amenities & activities that support a healthy lifestyle.
Achieve a well-maintained community through comprehensive & equitable code compliance, & development that is compatible with community values.

Carbon Neutrality Plan

Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that residence can live within walking distance to their daily needs.

Regional Plan

Staff's analysis of the Regional Plan's goals and policies is included below under Key Considerations under the Zoning Code Text Amendment Criteria heading, Finding #1 of this report.

Previous Council Decision on This:

There has not been a previous City Council decision on this ordinance.

Attachments
Council Staff Report
Res. 2023-58
Open Space Terminology Text Amendment
Ord. 2023-29
Application
Public Comment
PZ-23-00130 Housing Statement