1. Regulatory Streamlining Implementing the Task Force Recommendations March 26, 2013 Regulatory Streamlining Implementing the Task Force Recommendations March 26, 2013

2. Presentation Outline  Background  Accomplishments/ongoing efforts  Today’s discussion topics  DRC review process  Project Manager  Land development code  Future topics  Next steps and requested action

3. Presentation Outline  Background  Accomplishments/ongoing efforts  Today’s discussion topics  DRC review process  Project Manager  Land development code  Future topics  Next steps and requested action

4. Background Task Force  Appointed March 2011  Presented recommendations to BCC November 2012  BCC directed staff to develop an implementation strategy

5. Background Recommendations  8 goals  3 categories  Minor, administrative  Longer-term  Policy considerations Customer Service Development Review Committee Project Manager Comprehensive Plan Land Development Code Infill and Redevelopment Technology Future Considerations

6. Presentation Outline  Background  Accomplishments/ongoing efforts  Today’s discussion topics  DRC review process  Project Manager  Land development code  Future topics  Next steps and requested action

7. Accomplishments/Ongoing Efforts Technology  Building on our Fast Track online services  Updated permitting system – June 2012  Flexibility for reviewers built into system  Interactive forms, updating checklists  Adding services to Fast Track  Working toward online permitting

8. Accomplishments/Ongoing Efforts Customer service  One-stop residential permitting  Shorter wait times  Addressing inspection issues in the field  Dealing with unlicensed contractors

9. Accomplishments/Ongoing Efforts  Homeowner  Small business owner  Residential builder  Nonresidential builder  Contractor  Developer/consultant  Plan amendment  Rezoning  Variance/special exception  PD-LUP, PSP, DP  Concurrency  Platting  Construction plan  Building permit  Subtrade permit  Home modification  Garage door  Conversion  Patio  Lot grading  Pool  Demolition  Fence  Boat dock/ramp  Boat/RV storage  Zoning verification  Tree removal  Personalize the service  Provide options (technology)  Anticipate their needs  Map their process  Look for alternatives  Make the process more flexible Customer Service Strategy Who are our customers? What services do they need? How can we best serve them?

10. Accomplishments/Ongoing Efforts Open for Business  Customer service  Pre-application review  Minimize cost  Single point of contact  Save time  Minimize approval steps  Process improvements  Post project approval

11. Presentation Outline  Background  Accomplishments/ongoing efforts  Today’s discussion topics  DRC review process  Project Manager  Land development code  Future topics  Next steps and requested action

12. Today’s Discussion Topics Task Force goals  DRC review process  Project Manager

13. Today’s Discussion Topics Issues  Need single point of contact  Need the opportunity to work with staff to resolve technical issues

14. Today’s Discussion Topics Staff recommendations  Assign project manager  Based on project type (LUP, PSP, DP)  Acts as single point of contact for applicant  Coordinates with staff based on specifics of project  Existing staff conducts technical review (in coordination with project manager and applicant)  Project manager prepares a technical analysis for DRC  DRC role remains the same

15. Today’s Discussion Topics Implementing DRC/project manager recommendations  Revise review process  DRC membership  DRC Office – centralize DRC functions  Timeline  Drafting roles and responsibilities, revising code, SOPs  Initiate pilot project(s): April/May  Rollout expected: August/September  Chairman (designated by Mayor)  Director or Manager: Public Works (Deputy Director/County Engineer) Public Works (Deputy Director/County Engineer) Utilities (Manager, Development Engineering) Utilities (Manager, Development Engineering) Planning Manager Planning Manager Zoning Manager Zoning Manager DRC Membership

16. Today’s Discussion Topics Land Development Code  Task Force recommended a complete overhaul  Out of date  Needs to be made consistent with recent Comprehensive Plan changes  Discourages infill and redevelopment  Customer service issue  Major project – budget implications

17. Presentation Outline  Background  Accomplishments/ongoing efforts  Today’s discussion topics  DRC review process  Project Manager  Land development code  Future topics  Next steps and requested action

18. Future Topics  Infill and redevelopment strategies  Concurrency  Comprehensive Plan changes  Land development code update

19. Future Topics Infill and Redevelopment Strategies  Task Force recommendations  Additional guidance in the Comprehensive Plan  Code changes (short- and long-term)  Project review process  Programs and incentives for redevelopment areas

20. Future Topics Concurrency  Task Force recommendations  Process changes  Specific policy changes  Policy review

21. Future Topics Comprehensive Plan  Task Force recommendations  Process changes  Specific policy changes  Policy review

22. Future Topics Land Development Code Update  Changes  Unified LDC  Form-based  Update review processes  Interim code fixes  Eliminate redundancy and inconsistency  Build in flexibility  Provide clarification

23. Presentation Outline  Background  Accomplishments/ongoing efforts  Today’s discussion topics  DRC review process  Project Manager  Land development code  Future topics  Next steps and requested action

24. Next Steps and Requested Action Next Steps  Continue work on implementing recommendations  Schedule future discussion items

25. Next Steps and Requested Action Requested Action  Direct staff to proceed with changes to the DRC process  Finalize changes  Run pilot projects  Bring back revisions to the code and administrative regulations

26. Regulatory Streamlining Implementing the Task Force Recommendations March 26, 2013 Regulatory Streamlining Implementing the Task Force Recommendations March 26, 2013