CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2015
PREPARED BY: John W. Baty, Senior Planner/Community Development
APPROVED BY: City Manager
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MORGAN HILL 2035: ZONING CODE UPDATE
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Review, discuss, and provide feedback on the approach, schedule, and recommended outline for the Morgan Hill Zoning Code Update.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Enhancing public safety
Protecting the environment
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Supporting youth
Fostering a positive organizational culture
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2015 Focus Areas
Stimulate Economic Development
Participate in Regional Issues
Infrastructure Funding and Advocacy
Impacts of Drought Conditions
General Plan Update
Advance Downtown Revitalization
Southeast Quadrant
Ongoing Support of Senior Services
Advance Regional Transportation
Community Engagement Effectiveness
Maintaining & Enhancing Medical Services
REPORT NARRATIVE:
One of the components of the Morgan Hill 2035 project is the comprehensive update of the City's Zoning Code. Although amended many times, the Zoning Code has not been comprehensively updated since 1981. As a result, the Zoning Code suffers from problems with organization, consistency, and flow. Because of these problems, it can be difficult for readers to find what they are looking for and to understand what they find. Readers may also overlook important requirements because related content is not kept together or clearly cross-referenced.
The Planning Commission, at a study session on October 13, 2015, commented on the role of the Planning Commission in the Zoning Code Update process and on issues related to content.
Regarding process, the Planning Commission supported an efficient process with sufficient opportunity to provide input to ensure that the Zoning Code reflects the unique needs and character of Morgan H...
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