TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Samuel A. May, City Manager
DATE: October 18, 2017
Title
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 - PLATTING, SUBDIVISION AND OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 1. - IN GENERAL, ADDING NEW SECTION SEC. 31-4 PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND: The proposed ordinance would require that all development, redevelopment, remodeling or converting greater than 12,500 square feet in gross floor area that are in non-residential zoning districts, participate in the public art requirement in order to beautify the appearance of the City, commemorate the City’s history, and to enhance cultural opportunities throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATION: For consideration by the City Commission.
The Development Review Committee (DRC) approved this item at the DRC meeting held on September 26, 2017. An excerpt of the draft meeting minutes is attached. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the ordinance at the meeting held on October 4, 2017. Upon request by the Chair for a Motion on this item, there was no motion to approve, deny, or table this item. An excerpt from the draft meeting minutes is also attached.
FISCAL IMPACT: To be determined.
CONTACT PERSON: Reddy Chitepu, P.E.
Acting Director of Economic Development/Director of D.E.E.S.