Land Development Regulation Draft Amendments
The Planning Commission and City Council are in the process of reviewing several proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations. See the chart below for the status of each.
City Council Public Hearing Notice for Monday, December 7, 2020, 7 pm
| LDR # | Description | Status | For Council Hearing (Approved by PC) |
For Planning Commission Hearing | PC Report | ||
| LDR-17-13A | Allow for increase in maximum lot coverage on properties with land in the Urban Design Overlay District via installation of an on-site civic space | City Council Public Hearing 12/7/2020 | LDR-17-13A for Council Hearing | LDR-17-13A for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-17-13B | Allow for increase in maximum lot coverage on properties with land in the Urban Design Overlay District via use of Transferable Development Rights from designated Sending Areas | City Council Public Hearing 12/7/2020 | LDR-17-13B for Council Hearing | LDR-17-13B for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-06 | Modify Table of Open Space Types (Appendix F) and Applicability in the City Center Form Based Code District | City Council Public Hearing 12/7/2020 | LDR-19-06 for Council Hearing | LDR-19-06 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-20-18A | Eliminate requirement for submission of paper copies of applications under the Land Development Regulations | City Council Public Hearing 12/7/2020 | LDR-20-18A for Council Hearing | LDR-20-18A for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| PRIOR OR INACTIVE AMENDMENTS | |||||||
| LDR-19-14 | Expand allowances for Cultural Facilities, Indoor Theaters, Artist Production Studios, and Community Centers within C1-R15, C1-R12, and C1-Auto Zoning Districts | Adopted 2019-11-08 | LDR-19-14 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-14 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-13B | LDR-19-13B: Modify Affordable Housing Density Bonus standards as follows: (1) reduce applicable area to only those areas not subject to proposed Inclusionary Zoning standards [LDR-19-13A], and; (2) adjust requirements for income eligibility and continued affordability for all remaining parts of the City. | Adopted 2020-07-06 | LDR-19-13B for CC Hearing | LDR-19-13B For PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-13A | Modify existing Inclusionary Zoning requirements and extend applicability to include all lands that underline the Transit Overlay District, all lands within the City Center Form Based Code District, and all lands in the vicinity of Hinesburg Road and Old Farm Road that are north of I-89 and are outside the Transit Overlay District. | Adopted 2020-07-06 | LDR-19-13A for CC Hearing | LDR-19-13A For PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-12 | Modify Upper Story Glazing Standards in FBC T4 and T5 Districts | Adopted 2019-11-08 | LDR-19-12 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-12 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-11 | Reduce size of reserved width for future buildings in FBC T4 and T5 Districts | Adopted 2019-11-08 | LDR-19-11 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-11 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-10 | Allow greater proportion of Landscaping Budget to be used off-site and to be used for hardscapes in FBC district | Adopted 2019-11-08 | LDR-19-10 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-10 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-09 | Modify City Center Open Space locational criteria and options | Adopted 2019-11-08 | LDR-19-09 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-09 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-08 | Reduce first story minimum window heights and establish privacy standards in FBC T4 District | Adopted 2019-11-08 | LDR 19-08 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-08 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-07 | Modify landscaping requirements for parking areas with solar canopies citywide | Under review by Planning Commission | |||||
| LDR-19-05 | Administrative Amendments: Authorize Administrative Officer to approve minor field changes to site plans & allow for a joint administrative approval & zoning permit; minor technical corrections | Adopted 2019-09-16 | LDR-19-05 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-05 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-04 | Eliminate duplicative surface water protection standards for land within 150’ of Lake Champlain and allowances for expansion of pre-existing structures within 100’ of Potash Brook within Queen City Park Zoning District | Adopted 2019-09-16 | LDR-19-04 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-04 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-03 | Establish Citywide River Corridor Overlay District and make minor modifications to the Flood Plain Overlay District |
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LDR-19-03 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-03 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-02 | Amend transfer of development rights requirements to be consistent with enabling statutes | Adopted 2019-09-16 | LDR-19-02 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-02 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
| LDR-19-01 | Eliminate minimum parking requirements for all uses citywide except multi-family housing and accessory dwelling units, for which parking requirements are to be reduced | Adopted 2019-10-07 | LDR-19-01 for CC Hearing | LDR-19-01 for PC Hearing | Report | ||
Input on any of all of these amendments is welcome and encouraged. You can provide feedback by attending the hearing or by reaching out to Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning at pconner@sburl.com or at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. We're also happy to answer any questions over the phone or in person; our number is (802) 846-4106