M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, Town Manager
Date: June 15, 2016
Re: Amending Article IV Districts and Development Standards Sec. 3-168 Walls, Fences and Hedges: 2nd Reading (Additions to existing code text are shown by underline)
REQUEST
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 3-168 OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "WALLS, FENCES AND HEDGES;" PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On June 20, 2012, the Town Council adopted the Town of Cutler Bay Land Development Regulations (the "Land Regulations"). The Supplemental Standards under Article XI of the Land Regulations applies to development not specifically addressed elsewhere in the Land Regulations. Article XI assists with regulating the use and development of the lands and waters of the Town. Furthermore, these regulations are established for the purpose of protecting, promoting, and improving the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience, morals, and general welfare of the community.
The scope of this analysis and recommendation should not be interpreted as a re-write of Article XI, but rather an evaluation of the existing development requirements.
The goal of the proposed ordinance is to amend subsection 3-168, entitled "Wall, Fences and Hedges" of Article XI of the Town's Land Development Regulations to provide clear and balanced regulations that reflect the vision of the Town while meeting the needs of the residents.
Town staff has reviewed and prepared recommendations to update the Town's existing Section 3-168, Walls, Fences and Hedges. The purpose of this analysis is to identify where the application of the Land Regulations has raised concerns and questions, with a focus on Section 3-168, entitled "Walls, Fences an...
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