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ORDINANCE NO. 960 OFFICI' AL 1MCORD
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE VISION, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES OF THE SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLAN, THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved
by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and,
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI requires an update to the City's
comprehensive plan elements every four years,
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a vision statement is a blueprint for
the community's future and the goals and objectives clarify that vision,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires the Vision, Goals, & Objectives to provide
the guiding principles for all the elements of the Comprehensive Plan,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide direction to the Planning &
Zoning Commission in formulating the elements of the Southlake 2030 Plan update,
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the Vision, Goals, and Objectives
have been formulated with adequate public input,
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the Vision, Goals, and Objectives
herein reflect the community's desires for the future,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this
ordinance as if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. The statements in `Exhibit 1' are hereby adopted as the Vision, Goals, &
Objectives of the Southlake 2030 Plan.
Section 3. The different elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted
and amended by the City Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in
the office of the City Secretary of the City of Southlake, along with a copy
of the ordinance and minute order of the Council so adopting or approving
the same. Any existing element of the Comprehensive Master Plan which
has been heretofore adopted by the City Council shall remain in full force
until amended by the City Council as provided herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the
City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance
are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event
the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
Section 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance
are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section
of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment
or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have
been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this
ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
Section 6. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish
this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the
public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall
be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the
production thereof.
Section 7. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish
the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice
setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10)
days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance
provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any
violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally
publish this ordinance or its caption and penalty in the official City
newspaper one time within ten days after final passage of this ordinance,
as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 3rd day of November, 2009.
Jo n Terrell, MAYOR
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Lori Payne, CI SECR fA-RY"
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 17th day of November,
2009.
CaeJoh4nT rrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Lori Payne, CIT SECRETARY
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Vision, Goals & Objectives
Adopted by City Council on November 17, 2009
Ordinance No. 960
CITY OF
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SOUTHLAKE 2030 VISION STATEMENT
Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy
and fiscally-sound community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high
standard of living, learning, shopping, working, recreation, and open spaces.
Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes both economic
and environmental sustainability.
SOUTHLAKE 2030 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Quality Development
Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well-
maintained, attractive, pedestrian-friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of
place and meet the needs ofa vibrant and diverse community.
Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance of existing neighborhoods, features and
amenities in order to preserve property values and a unique sense of
place.
Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian-friendly streets and
pathways to encourage transportation alternatives to the automobile.
Objective 1.3 Encourage appropriately-scaled neighborhood design that
compliments existing development patterns while creating unique
places, recognizing that quality residential neighborhoods are the
cornerstone of our community.
Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental stewardship in the
design of all development and public infrastructure, maximizing the
preservation of desirable natural features such as trees, topography,
streams, wildlife corridors and habitat.
Objective 1.5 Promote unique community character through a cohesive theme by
emphasizing urban design detail and performance standards for
structures, streets, street lighting, landscaping, entry features,
wayfinding signs, open spaces, amenities, pedestrian/automobile
orientation and transition to adjacent uses.
Objective 1.6 Consider high-quality single-family residential uses as part of a
planned mixed-use development at appropriate transitional locations.
Objective 1.7 Explore and encourage opportunities for redevelopment when
appropriate.
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Objective 1.8 Ensure high-quality design and a heightened sensitivity towards the
integration of new development with the existing development and
urban design pattern.
Objective 1.9 Strengthen street and landscape design standards to enhance the
visual quality along major corridors.
Objective 1.10 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas
Department of Transportation to improve the appearance of bridges,
embankments and entryways into the City.
Objective 1.11 Ensure that city- and developer-provided infrastructure is functional,
aesthetically well-designed, and integrated with the natural
environment.
Objective 1.12 Continue to strengthen the City's regulations to encourage effective
signage that is appropriately designed and scaled to minimize adverse
impacts on community aesthetics.
Objective 1.13 Explore creating participation programs with home owner
associations and subdivision groups to enhance the long-term
viability of neighborhood features and amenities.
Goal 2. Balance
Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the
City's assets (schools, public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal
health.
Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical,
hospitality, entertainment, institutional, industrial and residential that
is both responsive to and sustainable within changing market
conditions and sustains growth in property values for the future.
Objective 2.2 Support appropriate public-private financial partnerships that will
help retain and enhance the City's economic base.
Objective 2.3 Ensure the City's built environment fosters a positive relationship
between the taxable value of real property and the corresponding
cost of municipal services.
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Goal 3: Mobili
ty
Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient,
efficient movement of people and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy
and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to
meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling.
Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows
travel to shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment,
reducing the need to travel on the City's major arterials (FM 1709,
FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut-through traffic in residential
neighborhoods.
Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety,
design, comfort and aesthetic elements such as landscaping,
crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming and signage in order to
provide distinct character and functionality for the City.
Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide
and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-
friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping,
schools, work and residential areas.
Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake's pathways to systems in
adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property.
Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for
pathway construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan
and Capital Improvements Plan.
Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility
system capital improvements projects according to the impacts on
safety, system efficiency, costs, and maintaining acceptable levels of
service.
Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible.
Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas
Department of Transportation to identify, design and implement
projects that prevent or relieve congestion in the area.
Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system
within the City, maintaining existing infrastructure, making required
improvements and evaluating innovative ways to integrate
transportation and land use.
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Objective 3.10 Obtain adequate right-of-way for future roadway corridors and
improvements.
Goal 4: Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation and open space system for all
ages that creates value and preserves natural assets of the City.
Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space.
Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of
developed and natural areas with consideration of protecting the
City's ecosystem and wildlife corridors.
Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and
open spaces.
Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities.
Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and
recreation activities-both active and passive-for citizens of all
ages.
Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will
accommodate the current and future needs of the City's residents and
visitors.
Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural
and drainage areas.
Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen
Survey into recreation activities and park facilities.
Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City's rich natural history, heritage and historical
landmarks.
Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the
development process based on classification, location and
maintenance cost.
Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding
that there will be strategic opportunities for land acquisition.
Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and
related facilities.
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Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of
Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and
preserving the existing ecosystem for future generations.
Goal 5. Public Safety
Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or
injury to property and individuals who live, work or visit the City.
Objective 5.1 Maintain a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate
with population and business needs.
Objective 5.2 Provide effective and efficient professional public safety services in
partnership with the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect
and innovative problem-solving, thereby improving the quality of life
in our community.
Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage
and industry guidelines through the provision of facilities, equipment,
personnel and roadways.
Objective 5.4 Ensure that all buildings and public facilities are constructed in
compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety
regulations and standards.
Objective 5.5 Maintain the continued compliance with national standard of
excellence through the accreditation process.
Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public-private
partnerships and utilization and training of volunteers.
Objective 5.7 Maintain a high level of community readiness through training and
communications among neighborhood and volunteer groups and
city, county, state, and federal entities.
Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the
quality of life and safety in the community.
Objective 5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure.
Objective 5.10 Ensure safe and healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers
and officials by providing security, facility, vehicular and equipment
maintenance, information, education and training.
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Goal 6. Economic Development
Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and
support of business enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards
desired by City leaders.
Objective 6.1 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to
live, work, visit, shop and recreate.
Objective 6.2 Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods and services for
residents of the City.
Objective 6.3 Foster an environment that retains and supports existing businesses
to ensure the sustainability of our existing tax base.
Objective 6.4 Attract desired businesses to ensure economic growth as well as
continued employment and services for residents of the City.
Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City
business through the promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel
industry in the City.
Objective 6.6 Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that
accomplishes the business attraction and retention goals of the City
and is based on factors such as job creation, investment, quality of
business, return on investment and overall value to the community.
Objective 6.7 Foster communication between the public and private sectors.
Goal 7: Sustainability
Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of
the natural and built environment.
Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable
resources, such as energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and
maintenance of city facilities.
Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues
as public health, energy and water conservation and overall
environmental stewardship.
Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and
patterns, building design, water-use reduction and waste reduction
while maintaining the existing character of the city.
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Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic
discharge, impervious surface runoff, improper waste disposal and
other potential contaminant sources.
Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or
adaptive to the City and region while also protecting existing
significant vegetation and maintaining the existing character of the
City.
Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional
and local agencies.
Objective 7.7 Recognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for
the ecological and aesthetic benefits to the community.
Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as
a community asset for future generations.
Objective 7.9 Assess and minimize the ecological impact of any new trails provided
on Corps of Engineers property.
Goal 8: Community Facilities
Plan and provide quality community facilities and services that effectively meet the
service needs ofSouthlake's residents and businesses.
Objective 8.1 Provide a level of community facilities that meet the needs of both
the existing and projected population.
Objective 8.2 Encourage cooperation with the school districts in planning for and
financing community facilities to encourage the cost-effective
provision of resources.
Objective 8.3 Systematically evaluate City-owned buildings in terms of their quality
of service delivery and prioritize maintenance and renovation
accordingly.
Objective 8.4 Incorporate new computer and telecommunications technologies
into public buildings and designated areas in order to improve time
and cost efficiency of service delivery and to meet increasing
demands of information access and sharing.
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Goal 9: Partnerships
Fully utilize and coordinate with the City's many partners to address issues facing
the area, provide services and facilities, promote volunteerism, support events and
programs and encourage economic growth.
Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non-governmental
organizations and the North Central Texas Council of Governments
to address regional and local issues.
Objective 9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local
school districts to explore the provision of facilities, services,
technology, and other opportunities through open communication
and close coordination.
Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit organizations, civic
groups and local businesses to create opportunities that benefit the
community.
Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate Southlake's youth in
their municipality and seek youth input when planning the future of
our community.
Goal 10: Infrastructure
Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve
and operate public infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced
quality oflife for all members of the community.
Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably-distributed and adequate services and facilities.
Objective 10.2 Plan and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential
public facilities to reasonably coincide with the need for such
facilities.
Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by
multiple agencies and/or developers.
Objective 10.4 Provide for adequate public water and sewer services in appropriate
areas of the City.
Objective 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system
throughout the City.
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Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service
through the provision of timely maintenance, repair and replacement
as needed.
Objective 10.7 Provide and maintain effective solid waste collection and recycling
programs for residents.
Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a
wayfinding signage system for pedestrian and driver safety where
appropriate.
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ORDINANCE NO. 960
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE VI-
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SOUTHLAKE 2030
PLAN, THE CITY'S
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Lori Payne
City Secretary
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