Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/7/2021
Item Status: New
From: Matthew Brown, Planning Director
Submitted by: Matthew Brown, Planning Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Amendment to the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations - Update #2
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discuss a proposed schedule and plan for amending the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background:
The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department would like to propose a general slate of amendments to the Baldwin County Subdivision Regulations. These amendment categories may include:
• Review of post-2008 regulation changes and potential reversion to 2008 language as appropriate.
• Providing additional options to applicants regarding wetlands on proposed subdivisions, while simultaneously ensuring protection of those wetlands.
• Adjustment to sidewalk construction timing requirements.
• Incorporation of provisions related to broadband access for new developments.
• General clean-up and clarification changes to remove ambiguity for the public and incorporate industry standard language.
• Changing “Development Permit” to “Preliminary Plat.”
• Changing “Planned Development” to “Planned Unit Development.”
• Updates to RV Park requirements.
• Updates to regulations related to wetlands and existing stormwater management facilities.
• Clarify when jurisdictional determinations are required.
• Add stream buffers.
• Add requirements for existing stormwater management areas.
Amendment Schedule:
July 16, 2021 - Voluntary Stakeholder Meeting Held - Central Annex at 2 PM.
July 19, 2021 - Commission Work Session: Discussion item with proposed draft for publication
August 31, 2021 - Follow-up Voluntary Stakeholder Meeting - Central Annex at 2 PM.
- Required Advertising -
September 7, 2021 - Commission Work Session with update on changes.
September 20th and 21st, 2021 - Commission Work Session and then Regular Meeting with Public Hearing on the proposed amendments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Will coordinate with legal throughout.
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ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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