Item 4H & ICITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
November 14, 2013
To: City Council
From: Ken Baker, AICP — Senior Director of Planning & Development Services
Subject: Items 4H & 41
Action
Requested: Appoint members of City Council to a working committee to assist the City staff
in evaluating possible revisions to the sign ordinance regulations and landscape
ordinance regulations.
Background
Information: During City Council's June Retreat, the question was posed, "What successes
would you like to celebrate this time next year?" An item identified by City
Council was an evaluation of the City's current landscape ordinance and sign
ordinance. As such, staff is beginning work on this effort. In the past, the City
Council has formed work groups to assist staff in the development of ordinance
revisions. Appointed Council Members would work with staff to modify
ordinances. Once revisions to the sign and landscaping ordinances are revised
by the working committee a presentation of the proposed modifications would
be made to the entire City Council at a future work session. Following the
presentation of the modifications to the ordinances, City Council can instruct
staff to move forward on adoption of the sign ordinance and landscaping
ordinance changes (SPIN, Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing,
and City Council public hearing).
Financial
Considerations: None.
Strategic Link: This effort is strategically aligned with corporate objective C3 — Provide
attractive and unique spaces for enjoyment of personnel interest.
Citizen Input: A SPIN Meeting will be held on any proposed ordinance changes prior to the
Planning and Zoning Commission's and City Council's review.
Legal Review: Any changes to the ordinances will be reviewed by the City Attorney.
Alternatives: Do not form working committee and have staff develop recommended changes
to the ordinances and present these proposed changes to City Council at a
future work session.
Staff Contacts: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067