PH-2 18-0446 An Ordinance to Repeal Sections 4:16 through 4:20 and Section 4:30 of Chapter 47 (Streets and Curb Cuts) of Title IV; and Chapter 55 (Zoning), Chapter 56 (Prohibited Land Uses), Chapter 57 (Subdivision and Land Use Control), Chapter 59 (Off-Street Parking), Chapter 60 (Wetlands), Chapter 61 (Signs and Outdoor Advertising), Chapter 62 (Landscaping and Screening), Chapter 63 (Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control), of Title V; and Chapter 104 (Fences) of Title VIII of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor and to Amend the Code of the City of Ann Arbor with a New Chapter 55 (Unified Development Code) of Title V of Said Code (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 7 Yeas and 0 Nays) (Ordinance No. ORD-18-08)
As only one aspect of the UDC, RE: 5.23.4-3 Low level concern with paved floodway areas indicates that the areas can be developed.
I urge caution on development in floodways, in particular anything that will impede water flow, or include housing or other occupancy, because of the potential for harm from flooding. I am concerned that the change indicated is too lax, and may encourage building in unsafe locations.
I urge Council to slow the process of approval of the UDC changes. Few members of the public have taken the immense amount of time required to understand the changes and think of implications of adoption.
Your action on this code will have the force of law, and will affect future decisions. Make sure that your decision is in the best interest of the community before adopting the entire UDC. Make a plan to break up the document, review specifically, and adopt changes as the document is understood to have a best outcome for the community, not just for developers.
As only one aspect of the UDC, RE: 5.23.4-3 Low level concern with paved floodway areas indicates that the areas can be developed.
I urge caution on development in floodways, in particular anything that will impede water flow, or include housing or other occupancy, because of the potential for harm from flooding. I am concerned that the change indicated is too lax, and may encourage building in unsafe locations.
I urge Council to slow the process of approval of the UDC changes. Few members of the public have taken the immense amount of time required to understand the changes and think of implications of adoption.
Your action on this code will have the force of law, and will affect future decisions. Make sure that your decision is in the best interest of the community before adopting the entire UDC. Make a plan to break up the document, review specifically, and adopt changes as the document is understood to have a best outcome for the community, not just for developers.