ORDINANCE NO. ______
An Ordinance of the City of Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, Amending or replacing portions of text and related maps in the following Sections of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Executive Summary, Introduction, Land Use Element, and Plan Implementation, related to the 2009 Annual Update; repealing conflicting ordinances and resolutions; including a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
Whereas, the City Charter of the City of Georgetown was amended by vote of the people in April 1986 such that comprehensive planning was established as a continuous and ongoing governmental function; and
Whereas, the City Council approved the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Executive Summary; Introduction; Plan Framework; Plan Elements: Land Use Element; Procedures for Plan Administration, Implementation, Monitoring and Updates; and Appendices, on February 28, 2008; and
Whereas, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan’s Plan Administration Section made provisions for an annual update to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for a review of implantation progress and consideration of possible plan amendments; and
Whereas, on November 11, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution 111108-S, establishing procedures for an ongoing annual update; and
Whereas, on February 3, 2009, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended to the City Council a proposed list of amendments proposed by staff that would be included in the amendment package for adoption; and
Whereas, on February 25, 2009, the City Council directed staff to move forward drafting the amendments related to the proposed list; and
Whereas, on April 7, 2009, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and recommended to the City Council the specific text and map amendments proposed by staff as part of the 2030 Annual Update amendment package; and
Whereas, notice of the City Council public hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City thirty days prior to the hearing, which stated the time and place of the hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements the following procedures of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan:
Vision 4.0: Effective Governance
A. Our City government retains its reputation for providing a high level of responsiveness to citizens and in exercising visionary leadership in planning and investing for the future.
H. The City has followed through on its commitment to plan for the future, by adopting a comprehensive plan; by consistently applying it as a criterion in all decision-making; by implementing actions called for in the plan; and by periodic monitoring and updating of the plan.
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
Section 2: The text portions of 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Introduction; Executive Summary; Plan Framework; Land Use Element; and Procedures for Plan Administration, Implementation, Monitoring and Updates are hereby amended, as described, by Exhibit A.
Section 3: The Future Land Use Map and the Growth Tier Map (formerly known as the Growth Management Framework) are herby replaced, in accordance with Exhibit B.
Section 4. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 6. This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 28th day of April, 2009.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 12th day of May, 2009.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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By: Jessica Hamilton By: George Garver
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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By: Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
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2009 Amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Executive Summary; Introduction; Plan Framework; Land Use Element; Plan Administration, Implementation, Monitoring and Updates;