HomeMy WebLinkAbout10642ORDINANCE NO. 10642
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION SEVEN OF CHAPTER
FOUR OF TITLE XVII OF THE PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO LANDSCAPE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Section 17-4-7(b)(2) of the Pueblo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 17-4-7. Landscape Performance Standard
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(2) Applicable Zones: Unless provided through a Special Area Plan or Planned Unit
Development, the provisions of this Section shall apply in the following zone districts: R-4, R-5,
R-6, RCN, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, BP, PUD (when the PUD does not establish its own landscaping
regulations), H-B, Industrial-Zoned properties in the designated high-visibility areas, O-1, CCN,
S-1, S-4 and S-5 when at least one (1) of the following occurs within the above-mentioned
zones:
a. The construction or placement of any building or structure upon any lot. Exceptions to
this requirement include constructing or placing any one (1) family, residence or two (2) family
residence, and constructing or placing accessory structure(s) with a singular or cumulative
ground floor area of 1,000 square feet or fewer.
b. Any structural addition of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of the ground floor area
\[gross square footage\] \[of\] to an existing building, except a residence, one (1) family and a
residence, two (2) family. \[or\] An addition of ten thousand (10,000) square feet of ground floor
area \[gross square feet\] or more \[of\] to an existing building in any \[I-2 zone\] Industrial district
\[(whichever quantity is less)\]. Additional increases in floor area, based on the above zone
districts, shall be a maximum allowable limit of expansion whether cumulative or not, based on
structure size after 2017.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of the Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of final action by the
Mayor and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on January 08, 2024.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on January 22, 2024.
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on January 30, 2024 .
☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
☐ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
☐ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of ____________, on _____________
☐ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto.
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R3
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 22, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Scott Hobson, Acting Director Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION SEVEN OF CHAPTER FOUR
OF TITLE XVII OF THE PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
LANDSCAPE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is an Ordinance that amends Section 17-4-7(b),(2) of the
Pueblo Municipal Code relating to Landscape Performance Standards.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the Municipal Code requires developed commercial, industrial, and
multifamily properties to come into full compliance with the landscaping code when any
additional structure is constructed or placed on the property, regardless of size or
proposed use of the building. In situations where a property was developed several
years ago and the landscaping does not meet the current Landscape Performance
Standards, Section 17-4-7 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, the addition of a small
accessory structure, such as a storage shed, gazebo, pergola, etc., would require
expensive landscape improvements to be made in conjunction with the construction or
placement of that accessory structure. Requiring full landscaping for accessory
structures is often a significant financial burden for property owners and a disincentive
for redevelopment and investment into an existing site. The proposed amendment also
includes other minor changes in the code language to improve comprehension and
address provisions that currently conflict with other portions of the code.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 13, 2023, Regular Meeting,
voted 7-0, to recommend approval.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
The Planning Department sent out Notice of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Public Hearing by publication of the proposed amendment fifteen (15) days prior to the
Public Hearing.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve this Ordinance, Section 17-4-7(b),(2)relating to
Landscape Performance Standards will remain.
Upon request of City Council, the Ordinance could be returned to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for consideration of proposed modifications.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. TA-23-01 Attachments