2020-0183
INTRODUCED BY: MATTHEW JEWELL, PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING)
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
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An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Appendix C. St. Charles Parish Subdivision Regulations of 1981, Section II. Subdivision procedure, C. Minor Resubdivisions, 2. Reserved, and Section II. Subdivision procedure, E. Preliminary Plat Requirements, 3. Preliminary Plat/Additional Submission Requirements, and Section IV. Design standards, to establish a process for analyzing the impact of traffic generated by new development.
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WHEREAS, the Subdivision Regulations of 1981 establish the standards governing acceptable and proper land development patterns; and,
WHEREAS, these requirements are necessary for understanding the impact of new development on existing infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council wishes to add a traffic impact analysis as part of the review for new development to ensure quality of life remains high and the transportation network remains safe; and,
WHEREAS, these requirements include policies to ensure open space and sites for public use may be properly located and preserved as the parish develops; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council wishes to ensure that the decision to accept a monetary fee in lieu of the dedication of land is solely at the discretion of St. Charles Parish.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ST PARISH COUNCIL ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix C, Section II. Subdivision Procedure, C. Minor Resubdivisions, is amended as follows, with additional text in underline and deleted text in strikethrough:
C. Minor Resubdivisions
2. Reserved Traffic Impact Analysis. A Traffic Impact Analysis, including all required documentation, shall be submitted in accordance with the Parish's Traffic Impact Analysis Policy.
SECTION II. That the Code of Ordinances, Appendix C, Section II. Subdivision Procedure, E. Preliminary Plat Requirements, 3...
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