AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation on the draft proposed airport zoning ordinance, developed in accordance with the Airport Zoning Act, and the role of Planning and Zoning as appointed by City Council as the Airport Zoning Commission.
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Meeting date: August 22, 2023
Department: Engineering and Capital Improvements
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Ord. 2023-43. Appointment of Airport Zoning Commission
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
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Background Information:
In February 2022 City Council approved city staff to move forward with the creation of an airport zoning ordinance to a) protect the airport from navigation hazards via height hazard zoning, and b) develop a compatible land use regulation to prevent future incompatible land uses in defined areas around the airport.
An airport zoning ordinance is required to maintain access to grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and due to increasing development pressures around the airport, protect the airport from incompatible development and protect surrounding areas from the airport.
Per the Airport Zoning Act (Chapter 241 of the Local Government Code), before an airport zoning regulation be adopted either a...
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