SUBJECT
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Amending, Article III, Section 24.56.1 (Purpose), Section 24.56.2 (General Requirements), Section 24.56.3 (Time Requirements for Park Improvements Design and Consideration), Section 24.56.4 (Special Fund), 24.56.6 (Park and Open Space Masterplan Consideration), 24.56.10 (Appendix, A and Appendix B), of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, within the Laredo Land Development Code. Providing for Publication and Effective Date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The City of Laredo Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Article III was amended on April 7, 2008 to create Section 24-56, entitled "Parkland Dedication Ordinance".
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Land Development Code, Chapter 24, Article III was amended on April 7, 2008 to create Section 24-56, entitled "Parkland Dedication Ordinance" establishing minimum requirements for the dedication of land, establishing a park improvement fee and defining minimum standards for various types of parks. These requirements have not been amended since creation and due to inflation and increase in population, changes are being proposed to better serve the community in the creation of parks as well as supporting the developers/landowners by extending the time for the construction and dedication of parkland. The amended ordinance expands the original 2008 Ordinance to allow for, in part, an additional acre on land requirements, increased park improvement fees ranging from $375 to $1,500 based on lot sizes and extended time for park improvement from 18 to 36 months. In addition, it addresses transfer of credits and other areas to ensure enough area is allocated for all outdoor recreation needs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Presented and approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on April 10, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of the Public Hearing and intro Ordinance.
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