Agenda 5-a - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Zoning Atlas Amendments – Modification of Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) Requirements

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a. For Class A permit applications (i.e. 200 ft. and taller) a balloon test is held a minimum of 11 weeks (77 days) prior to the public hearing. Staff attends the balloon test and conducts the NIM on-site. STAFF COMMENT: This request would be reviewed by the BOCC during a previously advertised public hearing with a recommendation made by the Planning Board. The Planning Board typically reviews the item anywhere from 30 to 40 days prior to the anticipated public hearing. b. For Class B permit applications (i.e. 76ft to 199.9 ft.) a balloon test is held a minimum of 6 weeks (42 days) prior to the public hearing. Staff attends the balloon test and conducts the NIM on-site. STAFF COMMENT: This request would be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment during a previously advertised public hearing with no recommendation/review required by the Planning Board. 3. Section 2.9.1 (D) Conditional Use District (CUD): NIM held a minimum of 45 days prior to the public hearing. 4. Section 2.9.2 (D) Conditional Zoning District (CZD): NIM held a minimum of 14 days prior to the public hearing. 5. 2.14.2 (B) Minor Subdivisions. For a minor subdivision utilizing the flexible development option with more than 5 lots, a NIM is required once the concept application is accepted for review (i.e. after determined to be complete) by staff. STAFF COMMENT: Minor subdivisions utilizing the flexible development option are acted upon by staff with no review made by either the Planning Board or BOCC. The UDO does not establish a specific timeline as to when this meeting is held. Standard practice has been the NIM is held after the application is accepted but before staff takes formal action on the application. 6. 2.15.2 (D) Major subdivision: NIM held a minimum of 14 days prior to the review of the Concept Plan by the Planning Board. 7. Section 2.24.2 (A) Government Uses: Has to occur prior to the formal submittal of the Zoning Compliance Permit/Site Plan application to the Planning Department for processing. Current regulations typically require a NIM to be held 45 days before a public hearing. For those projects requiring review/recommendation by the Planning Board, this translates to a NIM being held within a few days/a week before the Planning Board meeting where the project is slated for review. Staff has heard from some members of the public, Planning Board members, and elected officials that NIMs are typically occurring too close to the Planning Board meeting to be of any real benefit. To address these issues staff is recommending the following: a. NIMS for: • Non-telecommunication facility Class A Special Use Permits, • CUD, and • CZD applications 2