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Item WS 4 M E M O R A N D U M March 14, 2017 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Ken Baker, AICP – Senior Director of Planning & Development Services Subject: Work Session Item 4 – Discuss proposed amendments to Outdoor Lighting Ordinance No. 693-C. Action Requested: Provide feedback on identified issues and the proposed process regarding the amendments to the City’s current lighting ordinance (693- C). Background Information: Updating the lighting ordinance is a recommendation in the Southlake 2030 Sustainability Master Plan as a Tier 3 recommendation. However, because technology is changing so rapidly, the current ordinance is somewhat antiquated and the city will be experiencing lighting challenges as SH 114 develops, staff felt that it was appropriate to move forward on amending the lighting ordinance sooner than planned. The last update to the lighting ordinance was in May of 2012 to add LED lighting as a permitted light type. Prior to that update – the previous update was in 1999. At the work session staff will be seeking direction on the following questions:  Can staff move forward with the development of the ordinance?  Should a working group be assigned to assist staff in the development ordinance?  Should the PZ Commission develop/review the ordinance and make a recommendation to City Council (There is not a legal requirement the PZ Commission make a recommendation on the Lighting Ordinance – only the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances)? Financial Considerations: Possible consultant contract. Strategic Link: CB05 – Improve quality of life through progressive implementation of Southlake’s Comprehensive Plan recommendations; B5 – Enhance serve delivery through continual process improvement; and, B6 – Optimize use of technology. Citizen Input/ Board Review: If City Council directs staff to move forward with proposed amendments to Ordinance 693-C, a SPIN meeting will be scheduled prior to a 1st reading at City Council. Planning & Zoning Commission: No action required. City Council: Provide direction to staff on a possible ordinance amendment. Legal Review: None – Legal will review the ordinance once drafted. Supporting Documents: None