AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 25, 2024
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution setting a legislative public hearing for a text amendment to Division 16 Article VII for townhouses. (PB-2024-09)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the proposed text amendment is to remove the regulations for townhouses from the R-2 zoning district and moving them to the Supplemental Regulations Division 16 of Article VII of the Plant City Code of Ordinances.
The text below summarizes the major revisions:
Section(s) 102-1464 and 102-1465
1. Replace regulations for Video for Pay with the regulations for Townhouses.
2. Make the following amendments to the Townhouse requirements:
• Added provisions for perimeter setbacks to be 40 feet to accommodate buffers outside of the platted lots.
• Clarified Setbacks to exclude any “external” setbacks since the perimeter setback was established.
• Changed front façade requirements to alter the types of acceptable materials while maintaining the desire for multiple textures.
• Added language regarding porches for units that have front facing garages.
• Added language regarding process and required items for review.
On February 28, 2024, the Planning Board (6-0) recommended to forward the text amendment to the City Commission with a recommendation of approval.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Commission adopt a resolution setting a legislative public hearing on an ordinance amending Division 16 of Article VII, Plant City Code regarding Townhouses on April 8, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
No impact.
Prepared by: Julie Ham, Planning and Zoning Manager