Local Planning Agency discussion and/or action Re: An Ordinance of the City of Sunrise, Florida, Amending Chapter 16 “Land Development Code,” Article V “District Regulations,” by Amending Section 16-101 “Planned Unit Development (PUD) District” to allow for a reduced minimum tract size; by Amending Section 16-109 “Planned Development District (PDD)” to allow for a reduced minimum Site Area and to revise the submittal requirements for single-phase developments; providing for conflict; providing for severability; providing for inclusion in the City Code; and providing for an effective date. City Manager Mark Lubelski. Shannon Ley, Director of Community Development.

Pursuant to Chapter 163.3174(4)(c), Florida Statutes, the City Commission (acting as the Local Planning Agency) is required to hold a duly advertised public hearing in order to review and make recommendations to the governing body as to the consistency of a proposed amendment to the City's Land Development Code with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. There is not an anticipated increased financial impact on the cost of residential housing as a result of the proposed Land Development Code revision.

The City has established the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Planned Development Districts (PDD) zoning districts within the Land Development Code. The PUD and PDD zoning districts incentivize development and redevelopment by providing opportunities to create specific design standards within the district for superior site plan opportunities. Currently both the PUD and PDD have a minimum tract size of 10 acres. Vacant tracts of ten (10) acres or more are extremely limited within the City. The PUD and PDD zoning districts have been a significant economic development tool. The proposed ordinance amends both the PUD and PDD zoning districts to revise the minimum tract size from ten (10) acres or more to eight (8) acres or more.

In addition, the proposed ordinance amends the submittal requirements for single phase PDD development to require an overall plan as part of the site plan application instead of a separate master plan application. This is similar to what is currently required for a PUD single phase development and streamlines the process.

The proposed Land Development Code amendment is consistent with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan and necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents.

Staff recommends adoption of the proposed Land Development Code amendment.

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