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JACKSONVILLE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOMS A & B
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
V. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Regular Meeting – August 8, 2019
VI. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE – Councilman Robert Warden
VII. OLD BUSINESS - None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Amendments to
Article 5.2 Landscaping Standards
B. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Amendments to all
Articles Referencing Development Services Director
IX. REPORTS
A. Ryan King, Director of Planning & Inspections
X. ADJOURNMENT

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JACKSONVILLE PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 12, 2019, 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JACKSONVILLE CITY HALL
Present: Homer Spring, Doug Lesan, Theresa VanderVere, Al Keyes, Steve Forney, Matt
Ray, Thomas Breedlove, and Robert Sandy.
Others Jeremy Smith and Pam Ramsey.
Present:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regularly scheduled Jacksonville Planning Advisory Board meeting was called to order by
Chairman Homer Spring at 6:00 pm on Monday, August 12, 2019 in Council Chambers at
Jacksonville City Hall.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Robert Sandy led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. INVOCATION
Doug Lesan gave the invocation.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Theresa VanderVere moved to approve the agenda as presented. Steve Forney seconded
the motion.
The motion to approve the agenda as presented was unanimously approved by the Board
Members present.
V. REVIEW & APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Regular Meeting - July 8, 2019
Al Keyes moved to approve the minutes as presented. Doug Lesan seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the minutes as presented was unanimously approved by the Board
Members present.

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VI. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE – Councilman Robert Warden
Jeremy Smith gave no report.
VII. OLD BUSINESS - None
There was no old business.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Map Amendment - Rezoning - Arnold Road, Coleman Drive, Carver Drive, Washington
Drive, Hunter Drive, Eva Street, Country Club Road, and Commerce Road - IND, RMF-
LD to CC, RMF-HD, RSF-5
City Staff has initiated a rezoning of 124 parcels of in the Sandy Run/Coleman planning area.
Staff is requesting the parcels be rezoned as show in Attachments L.
Since the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) was adopted (April 2014), staff analyzes
zoning changes that may need to occur due to land use patterns in the areas, uses identified in the
Use Table within the UDO, and subsequent development requirements found within the UDO.
This specific area would eliminate a non-conforming use (Sandy Run Apartments), eliminate
Industrial zoning adjacent to major commercial areas, and change several residential properties
to single-family zoning district rather than multi-family zoning.
Article 5.6 Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) of the Jacksonville Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) identifies the type of applications that necessitate an assessment, which
includes a zoning map amendments (rezoning). As normal practice, staff did not recommend that
a TIA be prepared and would defer any possible TIA to an actual development proposal if/when
one is submitted.
Parcels proposed for rezoning are located on Sandy Run/Coleman Drive Planning area.
Properties located on Arnold Road, Carver Drive, Washington Drive, Hunter Drive, Eva Street,
and Country Club Road are currently zoning Residential Multi-family - Low Density (RMF-LD)
and are used for Single Family Residential. Parcels along Coleman Drive are zoned Residential
Multi-family - Low Density (RMF-LD) and used for an apartment complex, as well as two
undeveloped parcels at the end of Coleman Drive. Parcels along Commerce Road are zoned
Industrial (I) and are currently undeveloped.
None of the parcels identified within the rezoning request are within the Flight Path Overlay
District (FPOD). Anytime a rezoning occurs, new uses will be allowed and some old uses will no
longer be allowed. Staff has identified the following uses that are currently permitted within the
Industrial (IND) zoning district, and will become special uses if the rezoning to Corridor
Commercial is approved: Halfway house, homeless shelters, telecommunication tower
(freestanding), adult arcade, self-service storage, automotive painting/body shop, automotive

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wrecker service, truck and trailer rental/sales, contractor (building, heating, plumbing and
electrical), heavy equipment (sales, rental, storage, servicing, repair), machine shop, light
manufacturing, cold storage plant, outdoor storage (principal use), truck or freight terminal,
warehouse (distribution), and recycling and salvage center.
The following uses are currently permitted within the Industrial (IND) zoning district and will no
longer be allowed if the rezoning to Corridor Commercial is approved; Boat repair and servicing,
concrete/asphalt plant, fuel oil/bottled gas distribution, and heavy manufacturing.
The following use are currently permitted with the Residential Multi-Family - Low Density
(RMF-LD) zoning district and will no longer be allowed if the rezoning to Residential Single-
Family - 7 (RSF-7) is approved; dwelling, duplex.
In addition to the aforementioned changes, 16 new uses will be allowed for the properties
proposed to change from Industrial (I) to Corridor Commercial (CC). These uses included but
are not limited to; shopping center, hotel/motel, indoor theatre, and nursing home. For the
properties proposed to change to Residential Multi-Family - High Density (RMF-HD); dwelling,
multi-family, townhouse, assisted living facility, nursing home, religious institution.
In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, all property owners within 100 feet of
the subject parcels will be notified of the proposed rezoning. In addition, Public Hearing
Notifications will be posted on the property and in the Jacksonville Daily News advertising the
public hearing. Staff recommends the Planning Advisory Board recommend approval of the
rezoning request based on Findings of Facts A thru J being found in the affirmative. The
rezoning advances the public interest by allowing for more orderly and logical development, it
brings the zoning in compliance with adopted plans, and corrects several nonconforming uses in
the area.
Chairman Spring asked about the area in purple if it is part of this rezoning. Mr. Smith said that
it is part of the rezoning request tonight. Chairman Spring asked Mr. Smith to explain
the transition to O&I. Mr. Smith explained the transition. Chairman Spring asked about the lot
size requirements and if this would make any non-conforming. Mr. Smith stated what the lot
size requirement is and explained there were two lots that would be non-conforming and were
under the current zoning.
Ms. VanderVere asked if the only difference in the residential zones is duplexes. Mr. Smith said
yes. She wanted to know if there were any duplexes in the area. Mr. Smith said there were
currently two. Ms. VanderVere asked if a mother in law suite would be considered a
duplex. Mr. Smith explained that the city does not allow accessory dwelling as an allowed use.
Chairman Spring asked if a proliferation of duplexes would affect the hurt or help property
values in the area. Mr. Smith said in his opinion, typically it can have an adverse affect on single
family.
Vice Chair Lesan asked if this was to protect the current home owners. Mr. Smith said that's
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Mr. Keyes asked how the cemetery would be treated. Mr. Smith said it would continue to exist
under the RSF7 zone.
Chairman Spring asked about the properties that are along Carver, are those proposed
Commercial Corridor? Mr. Smith said yes. Chairman asked if he knew the zoning that exist
now. Mr. Smith said they are now industrial.
Mr. Keyes asked about the piece at the end of Carver. It appears to be landlocked. Mr. Smith
stated it is a residual piece of land and explained that it is undevelopable.
Mr. Forney asked if he had received any negative feedback. Mr. Smith stated not at this
time. There have been questions but nothing negative has been said.
Chairman Spring asked the citizens in the audience if anyone would like to speak.
Some of the citizens that either live in the area or own property in the area came up and asked
questions concerning the rezoning and Mr. Smith answered those questions.
Dr. Woodruff came up and stated to the citizens in the audience that the City does not in any way
address tax issues. He encouraged them to contact Harry Smith for any questions concerning
taxes. He explained that the City deals with the land use and not property taxes.
Al Keyes moved to approve the rezoning request based on Findings of Facts A through J
being found in the affirmative and the rezoning advances the public interest by allowing
for more orderly and logical development, it brings the zoning in compliance with adopted
plans, and corrects several nonconforming uses in the area. Steve Forney seconded the
motion.
The motion to approve the rezoning request based on Findings of Facts A through J being
found in the affirmative and the rezoning advances the public interest by allowing for more
orderly and logical development, it brings the zoning in compliance with adopted plans,
and corrects several nonconforming uses in the area was unanimously approved by the
Board Members present.

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B. Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment - Amendments to Article 5.1 Off-Street
Parking, Loading, and Circulation
Several recent projects throughout Jacksonville have created the need for staff to review
vehicular use standards. As a result, City staff has prepared a text amendment that proposes
adjustments to Article 5.1 Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Circulation within the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO).
Staff believes changes are in need of consideration in order to add clarity between vehicular use
area maintenance versus reconfigurations and to eliminate the current exemption for parking
areas less than 1,000 square feet. Staff believes the proposed changes will eliminate the undue
burden of pulling a zoning permit to maintain an existing parking lot where the owner is not
proposing any layout adjustments. Additionally, the City code already requires that the first 15
feet of the driveway be constructed with asphalt or concrete. The proposed changes will require
that all driveways have a hardened surface which is normal in urban areas.
Before adopting, amending, or repealing any ordinance authorized by this Article, the City
Council shall hold a public hearing on it. A notice of the public hearing will be given once a
week for two successive calendar weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the area.
The notice shall be published the first time not less than 10 days nor more than 25 days before
the date fixed for the hearing. Notifications in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes
will be followed.
Staff recommends the Planning Advisory Board recommend that Council approve the UDO text
amendment found in Attachment A.
Ms. VanderVere asked if there were existing businesses that currently have gravel drives. Mr.
Smith said he could think of a couple on Henderson Drive.
Theresa VanderVere moved to approve the UDO text amendment found in Attachment A
as presented. Robert Sandy seconded the motion.
The motion to approve the UDO text amendment found in Attachment A as presented was
unanimously approved by the Board Members present.

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IX. REPORTS
A. City Manager – Change in Attendance Requirements
City Manager Richard Woodruff came up and spoke with the board members regarding the
changes in the attendance requirements.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Steve Forney moved to adjourn 7:02 pm. Matt Ray seconded the motion.
The motion to adjourn 7:02 pm was unanimously approved by the Board Members
present.
Adopted this 10th day of December 2019 for the 12th day of August 2019.
Homer Spring, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pamela Ramsey
Permitting Specialist Supervisor

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Request for Agenda
A
Planning Advisory Item:
Date: 12/10/2019
Board
Recommendation
Subject: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Amendments to
Article 5.2 Landscaping Standards
Department: Planning & Inspections
Presented by: Ryan King, Director of Planning & Inspections
Issue Statement
City staff has prepared a text amendment that proposes adjustments to Article 5.2
Landscaping Standards within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Staff
believes changes are in need of consideration to add clarity in light of recent
questions pertaining to the 10:1 slope requirements. Additionally, staff is addressing
two footnotes that have been within the section since the UDO was adopted.
Financial Impact
None
Action Needed
Receive Public Comment
Consideration of the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment. The text
amendment found in Attachment A advances the public interest by adding clarity
and eliminating conflicts within the current ordinance.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning Advisory Board recommend that Council approve the
UDO text amendment found in Attachment A.
Attachments:
A Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment

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Agenda
A
Item:
Staff Assessment
Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Amendments to Article 5.2
Landscaping Standards
Introduction
City staff has prepared a text amendment that proposes adjustments to Article 5.2
Landscaping Standards within the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Staff believes
changes are in need of consideration to add clarity in light of recent questions pertaining to
the 10:1 slope requirements. Additionally, staff is addressing two footnotes that have been
within the section since the UDO was adopted. The first change will correctly reference
another section of the UDO while the other will require the use of native vegetation found
natural in the community in lieu of the former appendix that was referenced. This will also
provide the development community with flexibility provided the landscaping is native to
our area.
Notable Dates
 In 2010 staff presented these changes to PAB and City Council. This amendment
will add clarity (intent) that was not included in the previous text amendment.
 December 10, 2019, the Planning Advisory Board will provide a recommendation on
the proposed UDO text amendment.
 January 21, 2020 City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider this
request.
Public Hearing Notification Assessment
“Before adopting, amending, or repealing any ordinance authorized by this Article, the City
Council shall hold a public hearing on it. A notice of the public hearing will be given once a
week for two successive calendar weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the
area. The notice shall be published the first time not less than 10 days nor more than 25
days before the date fixed for the hearing.” Notifications in accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes will be followed.
Options:
1) Recommend approval of the UDO text amendment found in Attachment A (Staff
Recommended)
 Pros: Adds clarity to the vegetative shelf dimensions, eliminates 2 old footnotes with

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current information.
 Cons: None
3) Defer action on the UDO text amendment or amendments.
 Pros: Deferral would allow staff sufficient time to address any concerns that the
Planning Advisory Board may have.
 Cons: None
4) Deny the UDO text amendment found in Attachment A
 Pros: None
 Cons: The proposed clarifying language will not be incorporated into the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO).

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ORDINANCE (# 2020- )
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Jacksonville City Council that the Unified Development Ordinance, Article 5.2
Landscaping Standards be amended as follows. Underlining indicates a proposed addition to the text.
Strikethrough indicates the deletion of existing text.
6. General Standards for Landscaping
(a) Barriers, such as curbs or wheel stops, or other alternative, durable and
contextually appropriate material as approved by the Development Services
Director City Manager or their designee shall be provided between vehicular
accommodation areas and landscaped areas so as to protect all plantings. This
standard shall not prohibit use of planting areas as on-site stormwater
management devices.
(b) Each shrub at the time of planting shall be 3-gallon size or larger.
(c) Each large canopy tree at the time of planting shall be a minimum of two (2)
inches in caliber and eight (8) - ten (10) feet in height. When mature, a large
canopy tree should be at least forty (40) feet high and have a minimum crown
width of thirty (30) feet. Every large canopy tree that is required by this section
may be substituted with two (2) understory trees. However, no more than
fifty (50) percent of the required large canopy trees may be substituted. In
cases where a utility easement prohibiting the placement of a large canopy
tree(s) exists, the Development Services Director City Manager or their
designee may authorize up to one hundred (100) percent of the large trees
within those easements be substituted with two (2) understory trees per every
large tree. In such cases, required large trees that are outside of the easement
area may not be eligible for the swap to understory.
(d) Each understory tree at the time of planting shall be a minimum of one (1)
inch in caliber and eight (8) feet in height. When mature, an understory tree
should be between fifteen (15) and forty (40) feet height. Every two (2)
understory trees that is required by this section may be substituted with one
(1) large canopy tree. However, no more than fifty (50) percent of the required
understory trees may be substituted.
(e) When large and small shrubs are planted by the developer to satisfy the
requirements of this subsection, the developer shall follow guidelines set forth
in Appendix C. use native vegetation found in the natural community that is
suited to the soil, topography, and hydrology of the area.
Attachment
A

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7. Location
Required landscaping, including the eight (8) foot lawn space shall be located outside existing
and proposed street rights-of-way as identified by the City of Jacksonville Thoroughfare Plan
as amended. The proposed landscaping plan shall comply with any planning documents
adopted by City Council. Required trees and shrubs may be located in utility easements by
approval of the Technical Review Committee. No trees or shrubs greater that twelve inches
(12") shall be planted in sight triangle(s) of driveways and streets without approval from the
reviewing authority. On State maintained roads, both NCDOT and City standards shall apply.
B. Standards for Retention, Detention Ponds, Stormwater Wetlands
1. Purpose
These provisions are intended to encourage stormwater retention or detention ponds to be
located and configured as an open space amenity or as a constructed stormwater wetland
within a development site, as opposed to configuration as a utility facility. The standards do
not prohibit configuration of the pond as a utility feature (instead of an amenity or wetlands),
but when configured as a utility, a stormwater retention or detention pond should be
strategically located and screened from off-site views. The landscaping required by this part
shall not be counted towards the total landscaping required by Part E D Landscaping
Requirements of this section.
2. Configured as a Site Amenity
Stormwater retention or detention ponds configured as a site amenity (instead of a utility
feature) shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Stormwater retention or detention ponds are considered as a site
amenity when they are not surrounded by a fence, maintain gentle
slopes of 3:1 or less above the 10:1 (minimum width of 10 feet)
vegetated shelf and also contain at least three (3) of the following
design features:
i. Integrated with the design and location of the other site features
(instead of being located in a peripheral location);
ii. Include comparable shrubs and other vegetative material as are
used in other areas of the site;
iii. Provide pedestrian access to and around the facility;
iv. The visibility of rip-rap or stone weirs have been minimized to the
greatest extent practicable;
v. Incorporate some form of fountain or other visible water circulation
device, in accordance with state guidelines;
vi. Incorporate some form of lighting in and around the facility;
vii. Incorporate seating or other use areas;
viii. Have a natural appearance (round, oval, kidney in shape with
irregular edge); and/or
ix. Any innovative design deemed appropriate by the Development
Services Director City Manager or their designee.
B. Stormwater wetlands are also considered as a site amenity when they
are not surrounded by a fence, maintain gentle slopes of 3:1 or less or
less above the 10:1 (minimum width of 10 feet) vegetated shelf above
the permanent pool elevation. The design shall be prepared in
accordance with the City of Jacksonville’s Stormwater Ordinance.
C. Trash racks and other debris control structures should be sized to
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Landscaping
(1) Shrubs Required
Shrubs shall be provided around the perimeter of the pond at a rate of
20 shrubs per 100 linear feet. These shrubs shall be planted above the
sloped embankment surrounding the pond. The particular variety of
shrub(s) to be used to satisfy this requirement should come from Table
5.2.E.1 or should otherwise be approved by the City. In those instances,
that there are circumstances outside of the developer's control that make
it impractical to fully meet this requirement, it may be modified by the
City.
(2) Understory Trees Required
Trees shall be provided around the perimeter of the pond at a rate of
one (1) per twenty-five (25) linear feet. These trees shall be planted
above the sloped embankment surrounding the pond. The particular
variety of understory tree(s) to be used to satisfy this requirement should
come from Table 5.2.E.2 or should otherwise be approved by The City.
In those instances, that there are circumstances outside of the
developer's control that make it impractical to fully meet this
requirement, it may be modified by The City.
2. Configured as a Utility
Stormwater retention or detention ponds configured as a utility feature (instead of a
site amenity) shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) Location
Stormwater retention or detention ponds shall be behind the front wall of the principal
building and at least 100 feet away from all public or private street rights-of-ways.
(b) Fencing
(1) When configured as a utility, the pond shall be surrounded by a green
or black vinyl-coated steel or aluminum chain-link fence or other
alternative that is a durable and contextually appropriate material as
approved by the Development Services Director City Manager or their
with a minimum height of four feet. All fences should provide securable
entrances to allow access for maintenance personnel and equipment,
and to provide for the safety of citizens.
(2) Fences around stormwater ponds shall not be required when the site
containing the pond is entirely surrounded by a fence of six feet in
height or higher.
(c) Landscaping
(1) Shrubs Required
Except for fence entrances, shrubs shall be provided around the outside
perimeter of the required fence five (5) foot on center. Guard rails shall
also be screened by the shrubs. The particular variety of shrub(s) to be
used to satisfy this requirement should come from Table 5.2.E.1 or
should otherwise be approved by The City. In those instances, that there
are circumstances outside of the developer's control that make it
impractical to fully meet this requirement, it may be modified by the City.
(2) Understory Trees Required
Understory trees shall be placed outside the required fencing at a rate
of one (1) per twenty-five (25) linear feet of fencing provided around the
pond. Guard rails shall also be screened by the trees. The particular
variety of understory tree(s) to be used to satisfy this requirement should
come from Table 5.2.E.2 or should otherwise be approved by the City.
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developer's control that make it impractical to fully meet this
requirement, it may be modified by the City.
Table 5.2.E.1: Shrubs Recommended to be Used Around Retention /
Detention Ponds
At Maturity
Common Name Botanical Name
Height Spread
Glossy Abelia Abelia grandiflora 3'-6' 3'-6'
Elaeagnus Elaeagnus puhgehs 5'-8' 8'-10'
Fatsia Fatsia japonica 5'-7' 4'-6'
Chinese Holly Ilex cornuta cultivars Varies Varies
Mugo Pine Pinus mugo 5'-7' 8'-10'
Yaupon Holly Ilex vomitoria Varies Varies
Winged Euonymus Euonymus alata compacta 5'-7' 8'-12'
Pittosporum Pittosporum tobira 6'-8' 12'-20'
Juniper Juniperus cultivars Varies Varies
Holly Grape Mahonia aquifolium 3'-6' 6'-8'
Viburnum Viburnum tinus 4'-6' 2'-3'
Japanese Barberry Berberis thurthun 5'-8' 4'-6'
Flowering Quince Chaenomeles speciosa 4'-8' 4'-6'
Privet Ligustrum vulgare 6'-8' Varies
Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis indica 5'-7' 4'-6'
Japanese Yew Taxus species Varies Varies
Burfordi Holly Ilex crenata Varies Varies'
Table 5.2.E.2: Understory Trees Recommended to be Used Around
Retention / Detention Ponds
At Maturity
Common Name Botanical Name
Height Spread
Amur Maple Acer ginnala 15'-20' 15'-20'
Japanese Maple Acer palmatum 15'-25' 15'-25'
Redbud Cercis canadensis 20'-30' 25'-35'
Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida 20'-30' 20'-30'
Kousa Dogwood Cornus kousa 20'-30' 20'-30'
Washington
Crataegus phaenopyrum 25'-30' 20'-25'
Hawthorn
Carolina Silverbell Halesia carolina 30'-40' 20'-35'
American Holly Ilex opaca 20'-40' 18'-40'
Holly (large types) Ilex x cultivar 15'-25' 15'-25'
Golden Raintree Koelreuteria bipinnata 25'-40' 30'-40'
Crape Myrtle Lagerstroemia indica (x faurei) 18'+ varies
Saucer Magnolia Magnolia x soulangeana 20'-30' 15'-25'
Sweetbay Magnolia Magnolia virginiana 20'-30' 25'-35'
Flowering Crabapple Malus hybrid varies w/ species varies w/ species
Chinese Pistache Pistachia chinensis 30'-35' 25'-35'
Flowering Cherry Prunus species varies w/ species varies w/ species

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Table 5.2.E.2: Understory Trees Recommended to be Used Around
Retention / Detention Ponds
At Maturity
Common Name Botanical Name
Height Spread
Japanese Snowbell Styrax japonica 20'-30' 20'-30'
Adopted by the Jacksonville City Council in regular session on this 21st day of January 2020.
________________________
Sammy Phillips, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Carmen K. Miracle, City Clerk

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Request for Agenda
B
Planning Advisory Item:
Date: 12/10/2019
Board
Recommendation
Subject: Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Amendments to
all Articles Referencing Development Services Director
Department: Planning & Inspections
Presented by: Ryan King, Director of Planning & Inspections
Issue Statement
City staff has prepared a text amendment that proposes adjustments to all articles of
the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) where the Development Services Director
remains referenced. All existing references will be changed to the “City Manager or
their designee”. Staff believes these changes are in need of consideration to add
clarity, eliminate conflicts and provide flexibility for current and future organizational
structures.
Financial Impact
None
Action Needed
Receive Public Comment
Consideration of the Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment. The text
amendment found in Attachment A advances the public interest by adding clarity
and eliminating conflicts within the current ordinance.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Planning Advisory Board recommend that Council approve the
UDO text amendment found in Attachment A.
Attachments:
A Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment

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Agenda
B
Item:
Staff Assessment
Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Amendments to all Articles Referencing
Development Services Director
Introduction
City staff has prepared a text amendment that proposes adjustments to all articles of the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) where the Development Services Director remains
referenced. All existing references will be changed to the “City Manager or their designee”.
Staff believes these changes are in need of consideration to add clarity, eliminate conflicts
and provide flexibility for current and future organizational structures.
Staff has already adjusted certain sections of the UDO with previous text amendments as
they were approved. This will allow staff to change all remaining references throughout
the UDO.
Notable Dates
 December 10, 2019, the Planning Advisory Board will provide a recommendation on
the proposed UDO text amendment.
 January 21, 2020 City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider this
request.
Public Hearing Notification Assessment
“Before adopting, amending, or repealing any ordinance authorized by this Article, the City
Council shall hold a public hearing on it. A notice of the public hearing will be given once a
week for two successive calendar weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the
area. The notice shall be published the first time not less than 10 days nor more than 25
days before the date fixed for the hearing.” Notifications in accordance with North Carolina
General Statutes will be followed.
Options:
1) Recommend approval of the UDO text amendment found in Attachment A (Staff
Recommended)
 Pros: Adds clarity, eliminates conflicts and provides flexibility for current and future
staffing structures.
 Cons: None

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3) Defer action on the UDO text amendment or amendments.
 Pros: Deferral would allow staff sufficient time to address any concerns that the
Planning Advisory Board may have.
 Cons: None
4) Deny the UDO text amendment found in Attachment A
 Pros: None
 Cons: The proposed clarifying language will not be incorporated into the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO).

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ORDINANCE (# 2020- )
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Jacksonville City Council that the Unified Development Ordinance be amended as
follows. Underlining indicates a proposed addition to the text. Strikethrough indicates the deletion of existing
text.
Development Services Director or City Manager or his/her designee City Manager or their designee
Adopted by the Jacksonville City Council in regular session on this 21st day of January 2020.
________________________
Sammy Phillips, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Carmen K. Miracle, City Clerk
Attachment
A