Work Session Agenda Land Use Code Update Discussion with Kendig Keast Collaborative

November 10, 2016, 1:00 p.m. Board Room

1. Introductions/Presentation

2. Initial reactions from the stakeholder listening sessions

3. Proposed strategic approaches

4. Additional discussion

5. Close work session

LA PLATA COUNTY Land Use Code November 10, 2016

Introduction

Damian Peduto, Community Development Director Organized Structure/Project/Support

Jason Meininger, Senior Planner/Project Manager Bret C. Keast & David Baird, Kendig Keast Collaborative

Project Philosophy, Approach, Process & Timeline

About Kendig Keast Collaborative Policy-to-practice plan implementation expertise

Implementation services: strategic assessments to amendments and complete rewrites in 100+ jurisdictions nationwide

Multiple disciplines and broad perspectives (e.g., administrator, analyst / plan reviewer, land planner / designer, neighborhood and developer representative)

Leader in innovative regulatory provisions (resource protection, character-based districts, housing palette, neighborhood conservation)

Author and innovator of community character-based land use and regulatory system

Developers of enCodePlus™, the most feature-rich internet-based code publishing software that includes integrated GIS, calculators, application upload, etc.

Purpose and Need Modernize and create user-friendly processes, procedures, and standards

Establish efficient review and approval procedures

Craft regulations that provide for a fair and predictable process

Facilitate business development and reinvestment

Create procedures for allowing alternative compliance to development standards to accommodate unique site contexts

Develop regulations that can be applied across a highly diverse county (i.e. natural, conservation, rural, hamlet, town, resort, and suburban, and urban)

Implement strategic planning objectives, e.g. Comprehensive Plan

Philosophy & Approach Be As Simple As Possible Regulations should be presented in plain terms

Illustrative graphics and straightforward procedures

Language should be definitive and articulate

Create both flexibility and certainty for applicants, neighbors, and the County

Use The Market To Achieve Objectives Understand the County’s planning objectives

Provide alternative implementation measures

Be market-realistic

Philosophy & Approach Create Value Streamline approval procedures

Enhance character with articulate standards

Incorporate up-to-date best practices for responsible development

Protect the character, quality, and value of rural areas, neighborhoods, and business areas

One Size Does Not Fit All The Land Use Code must be tailored for La Plata County

Different standards are warranted for different areas and contexts

What is Included in this Project?

Field Reconnaissance & Observation Public & Stakeholder Listening Sessions Strategic Approach and Code Outline

Understanding & Strategy

Drafting of Land Use Code

Technical Staff Coordination Planning Commission Meetings Board of County Commissioners Meetings and Briefings Public Review and Input

Adoption Planning Commission Public Hearing Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing Board of County Commissioners Adoption Electronic Publication

Planning Commission Roles Provide Direction on Project Goals Identify development issues and challenges

Review Proposed Strategic Approach as a key guidance document

Outline observations of the existing Land Use Code (regulations and procedures)

Provide Reactions to Project Deliverables Review ordinance modules and provide comments

Provide guidance on policy and regulatory directions

Consider final proposed LUC to recommend for adoption

Board of County Commissioners Roles Provide Direction on Project Goals Offer general oversight at key milestones

Provide policy and strategic directions to the Land Use Code

Decide preferred characteristics of future development

Provide Reactions to Project Deliverables Review and offer input on Code modules

Facilitate public input through public hearings

Consider final proposed LUC for adoption

Public Participation Meetings Small group stakeholder listening and feedback sessions Public “Open Door” meetings Board of County Commission and Planning Commission meetings Public Hearings Materials and Input Medium Agendas and website postings Online public input & feedback tools PowerPoint Presentations enCodePlusTM online LUC

enCodePlusTM Internet-based document editing, content management, and

presentation system

Authoring, displaying, managing, and codifying land use regulations

Effective collaborative tool to be used in rewriting development codes

Provides convenient, continuous Public involvement and feedback opportunities throughout entire project

http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/laplata-co

Project Process Kick-off & Coordination

Field Observation & Stakeholder Interviews

Strategic Approach & Ordinance Outline

Community Engagement

Ordinance Modules

Zoning Map Input

Public Review & Comment

Adoption

La Plata County LUC

This Week

Module Drafting Process

Outline & Strategic

Approach

Three Modules With Public Feedback

Opportunities

Reviewed by Staff

Reviewed by Planning

Commission, Stakeholders &

Public

Presentation of Modules Including

Public Feedback

Module Refinement

Outline and Strategic Approach Outline Provides proposed organization for updated Land Use Code

Provides Staff and Planning Commission opportunity to review before drafting

Provides public an opportunity to review and track progress

Strategic Approach Results of stakeholder, public, elected and appointed officials, and staff interviews

Infusion of planning policies and objectives

Best planning practices

Consultant observation and guidance

Preferred Organization In the manner in which the code is most often used: 1. What is my property zoned? 2. What uses are permitted? 3. Where and how much can I build? 4. What design standards are required? 5. What are the steps in the process? 6. From whom do I receive approval? 7. How are things measured or defined?

Citizen User

Technical User

Structural Enhancements Establish a deliberate and consistent hierarchy

Numbering system generally consistent with the County Code Article

Division

Section

Use of font types, sizes, and tabs to establish visual hierarchy Keep similar provisions together (e.g. districts, standards, procedures, etc.) Pop-up definitions and hyperlinking to simplify navigation

Key Considerations

Listening Sessions: Main Themes Add Main Discussion Items from the Stakeholder Listening Sessions

Thank you La Plata County, Colorado Land Use Code November 10, 2016