Title
Introduction Of Incorporated County Of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 02-273; An Ordinance Adopting Incorporated County of Los Alamos Code Ordinance No. 02-273, Text Amendments to LAC Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, Articles I through XIV, to Add and Establish a Mixed-Use Zoning District; and to Amend Certain Downtown Zoning District Overlay Zones to Allow Expanded Residential Uses to be Dated May 16, 2017.
Recommended Action
I introduce, without prejudice, Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 02-273; An Ordinance Adopting the Incorporated County of Los Alamos Ordinance No. 02-273, and ask staff to assure that it is published as provided in the County Charter.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council introduce this Ordinance.
Body
The proposed code text amendments represent the work items identified as the top priorities in the Planning and Zoning Commission FY18 Work Plan. They are in two parts, the most extensive of which is the introduction of a new “Mixed-Use” zoning district. Adoption of this new zoning district supports several of the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan by helping to guide the physical development of the County, encourage the construction of new housing, increase the resident population, and promote economic development. Creation of the new district is the first step toward accomplishing these goals. Also included in this set of code amendments are: revisions to Permitted Uses in the Downtown (DT) Overlays to allow residential use on all floors of a building in certain of those districts. The Public Hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for presentation to Council at the May 16, 2017 Council meeting.
Alternatives
The Council could choose not to adopt this ordinance.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
Other than the cost of publishing the ordinance and printing maps, there is no significant staff or fiscal impact.
Attachments
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