1. Land Development Code (LDC)
Purpose, Summary, and Overview

2. The proposed Land Development Code will:
Establish the eventual form of a Unified Development Code;
Combine all development codes, except Zoning (Land Uses);
Establish a logical sequence of regulations that’s easy to understand and to expand when Zoning is added to create the UDC;
Specify all land development and design expectations of the City;
Be a highly technical document governed by State Statute and Best Practice engineering standards and practices.
Bring all City land development codes into conformance with state law.

3. Sec. 23-06. Consistency with Plans
Purpose
Intuitive form that is clear, streamlined, and complete;
Divided into Articles that pertain to design, process, procedures, checklists, and standard language and forms;
Follows a logical flow that parallels most development projects;
Authority under TLGC 212 is cited to allow enforcement and development control in the ETJ of the LDC; and
References to all plans & studies adopted by the City to implement the directives of each.
Sec Consistency with Plans
Sec Jurisdiction
Sec Authority
Article I. In General

4. Critical Design Issues Addressed
Sec Park Dedication and Improvements.
Sec Planned and In-Fill Development.
Sec Drainage and Utilities.
Sec Street Lights, Conduit, and Traffic Control.
Sec Streets and Driveways.
Article II. Subdivision and Development Design.
Driveway Spacing / Clear Sight Distance
Street Lights (Location, Spacing, LED);
Street Drainage Conveyance, Roadside Ditches, and Underground Drainage
Required Utility Connections – OSSFs;
Alternative Water Supplies, Special Districts;
Compliance with Fire Code Required;
Grey Water Systems;
Mueller Hydrants with Universal Fittings;
Backflow/Double Check Preventers Required;
Flexibility in Park Dedication/Improvements.
Linear Parks / Trails, Connectivity

5. Developer Responsibilities Prescribed
TIA Required / Improvements Required;
Boundary Street Responsibilities;
Developer responsible for all utilities;
Reimbursement Agreements;
Developer Agreements;
Oversizing Agreements;
Public acceptance process is expanded;
Deferral requirements expanded / clarified.
Sec Deferral and Permitting.
Subarticle 4.0. Public Acceptance and Permitting.
Subarticle 3.0. Special Agreements.
Subarticle 2.0. Utilities.
Subarticle 1.0. Transportation.
Article III. Public Improvement Responsibilities.

6. Environmental Management
City Code Chapter 8, Flood Prevention;
Live Oaks & Pecan Trees Protected;
Fill Requirements for Development/Construction;
Dust Requirements (with exceptions);
Stormwater Management / Standards;
Stormwater Quality (BMPs)
Erosion Control;
Alternative Detention Pond Design;
Foundation Drainage;
Reference zoning performance standards
Sec Land Clearing and Fill.
Sec Heritage Tree Protection.
Subarticle 3.0. General Environmental Standards.
Subarticle 2.0. Flood Hazard Reduction.
Subarticle 1.0. Flood Damage Prevention.
Article IV. Environmental Management.

7. Article VI. Administrative Bodies.
- City Council;
- Planning and Zoning Commission;
- Development Review Committee; and
- City Engineer, Building Official, and Development Administrator.

8. Article VII. Permits and Procedures
- Administrative Permits and Procedures
- Public Meeting Permits and Procedures

10. Public Meetings: Permits and Procedures
Table 23.76
Public Meetings: Permits and Procedures
Process
Purpose
Timing
Exceptions
Issued By
Public Improvement Acceptance
Public improvement acceptance
Prior to Final Plat recordation and permit issuance
None
City Council
Appeals
Appeals from a staff determination
Within 30 days of the action being appealed
Administrative Appeals
Preliminary Plat
All major plats
Prior to Final Plat
Minor Plats
Council, upon Commission recommendation
Final Plat
All major plats and any related platting variances
Prior to recordation and starting development
Minor Plats and Stale Plats
Vacation / Dedication of Easements
Easement dedicated or vacation
Prior to easement abandonment or conveyance
Council, upon Commission recommendation, if by plat, or by ordinance by Council
Floodplain Hazard Variance
Floodplain variances
Prior to permit issuance of a permit
Only pertains to Article V, Subarticles 1.0 and 2.0
Council, upon City Engineer recommendation
LDC Variance
Variance from an LDC requirement
Prior to permit issuance
Flood Hazard Variances
Text Amendment
Amendments to LDC text
Prior to amending the LDC
Special Agreements
As set out in Article III, Subarticle 3.0.
Prior, or concurrent with, platting
Interpretations
Application of an LDC requirement
Prior to final action on a request
Development Administrator Interpretations
Site Plan Referral
Plans referred by the Development Administrator
Prior to site plan approval
Site plans approved by the Development Administrator
Planning and Zoning Commission
Concept Plan, Master Plan, or Land Study
“Conceptual” Project Direction and Approval
Prior to filing a plat or another development application
Voluntary for smaller projects, encouraged for large projects
Vested Rights Petition
Expired Development Approval
Upon expiration of any Development Approval

11. Standardized Development Procedures
Successive Applications.
Continuances and Withdrawals.
Public Meetings and Hearings.
Public Notice.
Inactive Applications.
Application Review.
Application Completeness Check.
Filing an Application.
Pre-Application Conference.

12. Process, Procedures and Review/Approval
Administrative
Public Meetings
Administrative Minor Plats
Development Plats
Site Plans
Extensions
Sketch Plan
Building Permits, Certificates, Licenses
Floodplain Development Permit
Development Permit
Major Plats
Amended Plats, Major
Replats and Consolidation Plats, Major
Public Improvement Acceptance
LDC Text Amendments
Interpretations
LDC Variances
Flood Hazard Variances
Concept Plans/Master Plans
Vested Rights Plats

13. Article VIII. Enforcement and Remedies
- Processes and Procedures
- Penalties and Fines
- Judicial and Non-Judicial Remedies
- Public Meeting Permits and Procedures

14. Article IX. Rules of Construction, Acronyms, Definitions
- Describes word usage and how time is computed
- Cites all widely used acronyms and their meaning
- Defines all critical LDC terms
- Statutory State and Federal Code References

15. Appendices - Plat Language and Submittal Requirements (Appendix A)
- Standard Forms (Appendix B)
- Angleton Construction Manual (Appendix C)
- Sugar Land, McKinney, Brazoria County Drainage Manual
- Added Fire Hydrant, Manhole Cover, Wall Specs., Emergency Access

16. Adoption Process
- The proposed LDC and this LDC overview is posted on-line;
- LDC Review and Adoption Schedule is posted on-line/Facebook;
- Interview with The Facts; and
- Normal publication of Public Hearings plus a Town Hall Meeting.
- The review/comment process allows 80+ days for public input.

17. Questions and Comments?