Below is the Planning Commission Review Draft of the proposed Unified Development Code (UDC). The draft incorporates present Tiles 15 (Buildings and Construction), 16 (Subdivision), and 17 (Zoning). Early on in the process the consultants created a "Diagnosis" based on feedback received from interviews and reviews of current plans and other documents. The Diagnosis can be found by clicking here. The Diagnosis was presented to the community and discussed prior to the beginning of drafting the code and provided a framework for the new UDC. The UDC focuses on what was considered the most important, big-picture revisions that were needed.
On May 11, 12 and 13 work sessions with the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) and Planning Commission were held for guidance on this draft. The Planning Commission Public Review Draft reflects comments stemming from the May work sessions.
Please feel free to contact staff with comments. The UDC will be adopted by City Ordinance. In addition to this Planning Commission Public Hearing three readings and a public hearing in front of the City Council are required.
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Chapter 15.02 General Provisions |
This chapter carries forward general provisions in the current zoning and subdivision regulations; including language on general applicability, general rules of interpretation, and severability.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.04 Review Authorities |
This chapter consolidates all review and approval procedures into one chapter of the revised code, including both subdivision and zoning procedures.
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6/1/2009
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Chapter 15.06 Review Procedures |
This chapter is an addition to the code in which we have consolidated all provisions regarding operation of review and decision-making bodies and provided a description of each body’s roles and responsibilities in administering and enforcing the code.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.08 Zone Districts |
The primary functions of this new Chapter is to establish the zone districts and overlay districts and add purpose statements, delineate district-specific regulations, development standards, and use standards for each zone district.
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6/1/2009
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Chapter 15.10 Use Regulations |
This chapter defines specific use regulations for the zoning districts. This chapter specifically eliminates the dependency on pyramidal zoning and clearly states all uses and what districts they are permissible in.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.12 Dimensional Standards |
This chapter consolidates bulk and dimensional standards - such as height, density, and lot area. The material is presented in tables by zone district for easy reference.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.14 Development Standards |
This chapter is a compilation of regulations related to the location, design, and relationships between sites and structures. In Laramie, many of these regulations were previously located throughout the code, so this Chapter will provide a single location for identifying applicable standards. A variety of new standards are introduced within such as revised parking and landscaping standards, commercial and residential design standards and specific development requirements in sensitive areas.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.16 Subdivision |
This chapter establishes the basis for subdivision procedures. The subdivision procedures are tied into the development standards outlined in the new Development Standards Chapter.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.18 Improvements |
This Chapter is a new staff initiated Chapter indented to strengthen the connection between required public improvements for new development and subdivisions. Additionally the intent of the Improvements Chapter is to incorporate requirements for bonding and security for public improvements in order to eliminate our present subdivision agreement. This Chapter will still go through additional review by the City.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.20 Floodplain Management |
This chapter consolidates and floodplain regulations. The Floodplain Management Chapter applies to all developments and subdivisions within the City and reflects current floodplain management practices.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.22 Non-Conformities |
This chapter consolidates language on non-conformities. Some additional typical provisions commonly found in similar codes have been added to regulate nonconforming lots and lots not in conformance with development standards. Also added are new provisions addressing nonconforming signs per page 48 of the Diagnosis.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.24 Buildings and Construction |
This chapter reformats the existing Title 15. The most notable change is that all fees have been pulled out of Code and will be included in a new fee schedule to be adopted by City Resolution prior to final UDC adoption.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.26 Enforcement |
This chapter establishes procedures through which the City seeks to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Title and obtain corrections for violations of this Title. The chapter also sets forth the remedies and penalties that apply to violations of this Title.
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6/1/2009 |
Chapter 15.28 Definitions |
This Chapter consolidates commonly use definitions in the new UDC in a simple format which will be located at the end of the Title.
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6/1/2009 |
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