Discussion and Review for possible updates to Live Oak’s Subdivision and the Zoning Regulation Codes – A. Garfaoui & B. Cox Mr. Garfaoui and Mr. Cox came before the Commission to provide an overview for possible updates Subdivision and the Zoning Regulation Codes. The followingobjectives were discussed

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A. Discussion and Review for possible updates to Live Oak’s Subdivision and the Zoning Regulation Codes – A. Garfaoui & B. Cox Mr. Garfaoui and Mr. Cox came before the Commission to provide an overview for possible updates Subdivision and the Zoning Regulation Codes. The followingobjectives were discussed:   1. Comprehensive Plan 2020- 2040, updates from the State, timeline and process, vision for Updates and discussion on Codes Timeline and Process: The p roject started in February of 2022, with the team consisting of the City Attorney’s office and City Staff Legal notices were advertised on June 29th and all mail-out were sent out July 6 th Special P&Z , July 7 th and drafts were provided to each member There will be a schedule of individual workshops A Joint Public Hearing will be scheduled on July 21 st . The finalization of the project will be set for the July 26 th City Council meeting Vision for Updates: Subdivision Ordinance: Removing Conflicts, Platting Regulations, and Infrastructure Requirements Platting Regulations, Changes by the State, and Processing of applications. Infrastructure: Sidewalks, General Development Standards Zoning Ordinance: Removing Conflicts, Land Uses, Screening, Buffer Space, Height Limits Vegetation Land Uses CBD – smoke shops in retail districts – cigar bars, tattoo parlors, mobile /food trucks Airbnb short term rental – short term stays, renting out homes Screening Equipment screening- Actions: Air conditioning unit (unless grandfathered), owners may use the Visual Improvement Fund Program, ensuring that staff work with businesses, code change to reflect screen are closed, not left open and working with architects for future design phases. Garbage screening: Action same as above Buffer Space Between land uses- Action: grass, trees (back of property), for new construction not existing property. There was a short discussion concerning the area that will house the Skybrook Monument signage and that Homeowners Association will enforce their own rules and regulation. Between ROW Height Limitations Increasing height limitations in certain districts- Action: Increase height limit in certain districts (General Business District B3), residential height restrictions (cannot be higher than the house and there was a brief discussion of certain homes in Live Oak. Placing cap on height of accessory buildings- There will be additional standard designs, such as specific uses, occupational uses, outdoor displays, seasonal outdoor storage areas. Discussion on Codes Subdivision Code Updates Updated application procedures and plat processing Certification of technical exhibits Improved processing procedures Improved Connectivity and Access Cross access for commercial Residential subdivision minimum 2 points of access Improved sidewalk standards Traffic Impact Analysis requirements Sight distance and clear areas Parkland dedication requirements New residential development to dedicate and improve parkland Establish minimum size and

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