HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 082223-5.G - Fence RegualtionsRESOLUTION NO. QF ZZ Z-3 -56A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, PURSUANT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, RECOMMENDING INITIATION OF AN EXECUTIVE
AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATIVE TO
CHAPTER 8, MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2003, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
adopted a set of comprehensive development regulations known as the Unified Development
Code ("UDC") via Ordinance No. 2003-16, which codified various zoning and subdivision
standards; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2015-48 on September 22, 2015, to establish
standards for residential fences located within a front yard or side setback within Old Town; and
WHEREAS, the maximum allowable height for residential fences within front yards and
street side setbacks in Old Town exceeds the maximum allowable height for fences located within
the same areas recommended in the adopted Historic District Design Guidelines which
necessitates an amendment to ensure there is consistency in regulations applicable within the Old
Town Historic Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council established a Unified Development Code Advisory
Committee on November 12, 2013, to review proposed or requested amendments to the UDC
other than executive amendments, which are those amendments that are nondiscretionary,
mandatory, or legislative revisions to address state statutes or case laws, ratify published
directors determinations, incorporate recently approved Council ordinances, process City
Council designated emergency items, or address revisions otherwise determined necessary by
legal counsel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this'resolution are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
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SECTION 2: The City Council finds that revisions to revising the maximum allowable height
for fences within front and street side yards in the Old Town Overlay Historic District is an
emergency pursuant to UDC Section 3.05.030.B as this amendment:
1. That waiting for the annual UDC review process is not in the best interest of the City; and
2. That the UDC does not provide other avenues to address the proposed revision.
SECTION 3: City Council hereby designates amendments to the UDC relative to Section
8.07.040. Residential Fences.
SECTION 4: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest this
Resolution.
SECTION 5: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 22nd day of August 2023.
ATTEST:
Robyn D smore, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SkyA4ass4n
City Attorney
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