HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2024-27 - Downtown Master Plan AmendmentORDINANCE NO. .20 _ 1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 1.12.040 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF AN UPDATED
FUNCTIONAL DOWNTOWN PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CHAPTER 1.08 OF THE GEORGETOWN CITY CHARTER AND
FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS THEREOF; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHERAS, the City Charter of the City of Georgetown was amended by vote of the people
in April 1986 such that comprehensive planning was established as a continuous and ongoing
governmental function; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2008, Ordinance Number 2008-07 did amend Chapter 1.12
Georgetown Comprehensive Plan in the Code of Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, defining
the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and elements adopted thereof, including a function downtown plan
element; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Ordinance Number 2020-27 did amend and update
Chapter 1.12 Georgetown Comprehensive Plan in the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, defining and updating the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and elements adopted thereof,
including a downtown plan element;
WHEREAS, the established vision of the City is "Georgetown: A welcoming and safe
community honoring our past and planning for a vibrant future"; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Downtown Master Plan update is to serve as a strategic
document designed to shape decisions, programming, and reinvestment in the Downtown District;
and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Master Plan update builds upon the 2014 version and reflects the
City of Georgetown's commitment to preserving its unique character amidst significant growth
and economic development in the past decade; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on the updated
Downtown Master Plan on May 7, 2024, and upon completion of the Public Hearing voted
unanimously to recommend its adoption; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a Public Hearing on May 14, 2024, and upon
completion of the second reading of the ordinance voted unanimously to adopt the updated
Downtown Master Plan on May 28, 2024.
Ordinance No. Z Pagel of 3
Description: Amending Chapter 1.12.040 Downtown Master Plan
Date Approved:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance 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.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the stated
vision for the community.
SECTION 3. The document entitled the Downtown Master Plan and dated May 28, 2024,
2024 is hereby adopted.
SECTION 4. Section 1.12.040 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is
hereby amended as follows:
In accordance with Chapter 1.08, Subsection 2 of the Georgetown City Charter, the City
Council of the City of Georgetown has adopted that certain document entitled the
"Downtown Master Plan" for the purpose of directing the City Council, staff, and/or
commissions in rendering actions and resolutions relating to the utilization of public and
private property within the City and its Planning Area for the purpose of developing an
economically viable and historically rich downtown Georgetown. This document is dated
May 28, 2024, and may be amended from time to time.
SECTION 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of
the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 141h day of May, 2024.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 28th q#y of May, 2024.
ATTEST:
Robyn D smorc
City Secretary
THE CIT}� OF GEORGETOWN:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Skye Massdn
City Attorney
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