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Home My WebLink AboutUse Table phase II outline 2.2Draft 1 Use Table & Standards Phase II - Engagement Outline I. July / Early August 2020 – Public Engagement Starts  BeHeard Boulder platform/online survey/response tools – (early/mid July).  Maps, illustrative examples, images, explainers. • Public Feedback on subcommittee initial ideas based on the three overarching goals – o Questions regarding 15 min. neighborhood uses and characteristics, o Questions on neighborhood centers uses and characteristics, o Questions on Use Table structural and clarification changes, o Question on Specific topics of interest as identified by the subcommittee. July 27th – Online Webinar Initial Outreach • Staff presentation of project background, work done, goals scope – Powerpoint / PDF presentation. • Q & A session • Drive people to the online BeHeard Boulder questionnaire for feedback and input. • Email blast, newsletter, next-door posts, outreach channels to get the word-out. August 25, 2020 City Council Study Session • What we’ve heard so far from the public feedback (and subcommittee process) • Potential options development • Council feedback based on what we’ve heard so far: • Subcommittee project goals and Areas of consideration • Public Engagement thus far. Possible Key Questions: • Is in-person engagement needed for more complex use changes, such as new uses in predominately residential areas? Defer more complex changes separate from more straightforward use standard changes in 2020? Area planning first? • Receive direction on possible options on changes to encourage 15 min. neighborhood uses, and neighborhood centers concept on a broad citywide level. Going in the right direction? Missing anything? o Encourage more mix of uses in BC zones as a catalyst for neighborhood centers o Encourage neighborhood-desired, contextually-scaled uses that may be missing • Possible updates to industrial zoning. Area planning completion first? o encourage mix of uses for workers, possible broadening residential uses o live/work expansion • Use Table and Structural updates and clarifications. Going in the right direction? Missing anything? o Office uses simplification o Live / Work definition expansion o Updates to restaurant uses definitions and standards Draft 2 II. September / October 2020 - Public feedback on draft options  Options based on subcommittee goals and deep-dive guidance, public feedback, council feedback, and guiding BVCP policies.  Breakout Use Standard change options based on: o Citywide and more straightforward standards – an “Inform / Consult” level of engagement. o Geographic specific and more complex standards (such as options for low intensity commercial uses in predominately residential areas – a “Consult / Involve” level of engagement.  BeHeard Boulder platform/online survey/response tools.  Maps, illustrative examples, images, explainers.  Potentially organize options based on subcommunity planning areas (geographic areas/neighborhoods). People could select subcommunity area they’re interested in rather than going through every zone and associated change, if they want to focus on their neighborhood only. Residential zones For each proposed change – present draft options for feedback and include the project goals it implements i.e. 15 min. neighborhoods, Neighborhood centers, Use Table structure and clarity): Proposed Change 1: • Option x , • Option y, • No Change Draft 3 Proposed Change 2: • Option x , • Option y, • No Change Mixed Use and Downtown zones For each proposed change – present draft options for feedback and include the project goals it implements i.e. 15 min. neighborhoods, Neighborhood centers, Use Table structure and clarity): Proposed Change 1: • Option x , • Option y, • No Change Business and Commercial zones For each proposed change – present draft options for feedback and include the project goals it implements i.e. 15 min. neighborhoods, Neighborhood centers, Use Table structure and clarity): Proposed Change 1: • Option x , • Option y, • No Change Industrial zones For each proposed change – present draft options for feedback and include the project goals it implements i.e. 15 min. neighborhoods, Neighborhood centers, Use Table structure and clarity): Proposed Change 1: • Option x , • Option y, • No Change III. October – December 2020 - Draft recommended Land Use Code changes for Planning Board and Council consideration. Based on the feedback received from the public, subcommittee goals and deep-dive guidance, council feedback, and guiding BVCP policies. • Note: Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and limitations on social gatherings, more complex potential changes requiring additional in-person engagement (such as some 15-min. neighborhood related changes) could be deferred to 2021 as a package separate from other Use Standard changes proceeding in 2020.  Draft ordinance document  Planning Board Public Hearing November 2020  Open House and or online platform for review and comment on draft ordinance November 2020  City Council Public Hearing December 2020  Adoption of Use Table & Standards Ordinance - December 2020 / Q1 2021 1 Stay Informed www.bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/use-table-and- standards-review Contacts: Andrew Collins, collinsa@bouldercolorado.gov, 303-441-4234 Karl Guiler, guilerk@bouldercolorado.gov, 303-441-4236 USE STANDARDS & TABLE Chapter 9-6, Use Standards of the Land Use Code See the Use Table 101 on back for more information. Review other Land Use Code Amendment Projects: www.bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/ code-amendment-projects 2 Project Background Why? The Land Use Code’s Chapter 6, “Use Standards” is out of alignment with the intent of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) goals, policies and land use designations, and are not be achieving desired development and community outcomes. Purpose To bring Chapter 9-6, “Use Standards” of the Land Use Code, into greater alignment with the BVCP policies and the city’s priorities, to better enable desired development outcomes throughout the city and to more effectively support the goals and outcomes of the BVCP as expressed in the scope statement. Project Scope (What sections of the Land Use Code may change?) The project will consider updates to Chapter 6, “Use Standards” of the Land Use Code (Chapter 9-6, B.R.C. 1981), and any ancillary sections as may be necessary. `The Use Table, Schedule of Permitted Uses (9-6-1) `Specific Use Standards such as conditions and criteria for use reviews `Includes ancillary sections of the Land Use Code as may be necessary, e.g. Definitions `Does not include Form and Bulk or Intensity chapters (setbacks, floor area, etc.) What will this project aim to do? `Technical Changes - streamline and update the Use Table and Standards to correct discrepancies and make the Land Use Code more readily understandable. `Align the Use Table and Standards to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan - potential to revise the Use Table categories and Standards to further implement the community’s policies and goals of the BVCP and the Project Goals. Use Table & Standards Subcommittee The Planning Board appointed a project subcommittee in 2018 comprised of three Planning Board members. The subcommittee developed the project’s scope, goals, and areas of consideration, as well as ideas for changes. The Role of the Subcommittee is to: `Engage the Public `Act as a sounding board for ideas `Guide the project and make recommendations Subcommittee meetings Option Development and Public Feedback Community Outreach Phase 1 WE ARE HERE! Phase 2: Citywide Use Standard changes to align with and implement the project goals. Completed Q4 2019: Opportunity Zone related Use Standard changes adopted citywide. Subcommittee meetings preparing for Phase 2 Meeting summaries available online: https://documents.bouldercolorado.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=171835&d- bid=0&repo=LF8PROD2 2020 Quarter 22019 / 2020 Quarter 1 Quarter 3 3 Project Goals 1. Encourage 15-minute neighborhoods through use table changes in all types of districts (residential, commercial, industrial), acknowledging transportation barriers may exist. 2. Support a “string of pearls” consisting of mixed-use nodes along corridors, and support walkable neighborhood centers of varying scales. 3. Incorporate administrative and structural updates to the Land Use Code’s Use Table and Use Standards for clarity, legibility, and usability. Encourage 15 - Minute Neighborhoods • diversity of uses across zones • walkability Incorporate Structural Use Table updates • clarity • legibility • usability Support a “String of Pearls” & Neighborhood Centers • mixed-use nodes along corridors • neighborhood centers of varying scales 15-minute Neighborhoods Neighborhoods where daily goods and services and transit are within a 15 minute walk from where people live or work. `Uses should be located on the ground floor of buildings to create a strong street presence that engages with the sidewalk and public areas. Adoption of Phase 2 Use Tables Update Council Feedback Preferred Option Development and Public feedback Council Consideration, Public Hearings, and Ordinance drafting Phase 2: Citywide Use Standard changes to align with and implement the project goals. Quarter 3 Quarter 4 neighborhood coffee shop 15-minute neighborhood examples 4 What are Uses? Uses are the functional categories for different human or economic related activities on a given piece of land. Uses are regulated by zoning district in the Land Use Code - a Residential Zone will allow a different mix of uses such as single and two family homes, compared to an industrial zone which may primarily allow industries and warehousing. The Land Use Code Title 9 of the City of Boulder’s Charter and Revised Code. Regulates development including, but not limited to: `Land Uses and Zoning requirements `Building Size and Design standards `Parking, Landscape, and Subdivisions Use Table within the Land Use Code Table that displays which uses are either allowed, limited conditionally permitted through a Use Review (special review that may require Planning Board decision), or are prohibited, within each zoning district of the city. TABLE 6-1: USE TABLE Zoning District RR‐1, RR‐2, RE, RL‐1 RL‐2, RM‐2 RM‐1, RM‐3 RMX‐ 1 RMX‐ 2 RH‐1, RH‐2, RH‐4, RH‐5 RH‐3, RH‐7 RH‐ 6 MH MU‐ 3 MU‐ 1 MU‐ 2 MU‐ 4 BT‐1, BT‐2 BMS BC‐1, BC‐2 BCS BR‐1, BR‐2 DT‐ 4 DT‐ 5 DT‐1, DT‐2, DT‐3 IS‐1, IS‐2 IG IM IMS P A Use Modules R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 MH M1 M2 M3 M4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 D1 D2 D3 I1 I2 I3 I4 P A Specific Use Standard Form‐Based Code Areas Uses Appendix M Residential Uses Detached dwelling units A A A A C A A * * C U U A A * A * A A A A * U U * U U 9‐8‐4 9‐6‐3(j) Detached dwelling unit with two kitchens C C * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C C 9‐6‐3(b) Duplexes * A A A C A A * * C A A A A * A * A A A A G U U N U * 9‐8‐4 9‐6‐3(j) Attached dwellings * A A A C A A C * C A A A A n/a A * A A A A G U U N U * 9‐8‐4 9‐6‐3(j) Mobile home parks * U U * U U * * A * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Townhouses * A A A C A A A * C A A A A * A * A A A A G U U N U * 9‐8‐4 9‐6‐3(h) Live‐work * * * * * * * * * * * * A * * * * * * * * U U U A * * Attached dwelling units outside of the University Hill general improvement district n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a G n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Attached dwelling units and efficiency living units in the University Hill general improvement district n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a C n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9‐6‐3(i) Efficiency living units outside of the University Hill general improvement district: A. If <20% of total units * * * * U A A * * M A A A A G A * A A A A G U U N U * B. If ≥20% of total units * * * * * U A * * U A A U U U U * U U U U U U U U U * Accessory units: A. Accessory dwelling unit C C * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * C C 9‐6‐3(a) B. Owner's accessory unit C * * C * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9‐6‐3(a) In the 1st Row in the table - find a Zoning District of interest. In the 1st Column in the table - find a Use category of interest. Scan across the table to see if the Use is Allowed (A), Prohibited (*), Limited (L), Conditionally allowed (C), or allowed by Use Review (U). Consult the Limited Use section if a Limited Use, or the Conditional and Use Review Standards if a “C” or an “U” for additional use standards that apply. `Example - Duplexes are Allowed (A) in the RL-2 zone, but currently Prohibited (*) in the RR-1 zone. Use Standards & Table - Land Use Code Chapter 9-6 library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code USE TABLE 101 A RL-2, RM-2 RR-1, RR-2, RE, RL-1 Zoning District *ExampleDuplexes Land Use Code: Section 9-6-1; Table 6-1: USE TABLE 1 2 3 4