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HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s subdivision entry sign and perimeter wall regulations.
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DATE: October 1, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapters 26 and 31, Subdivision Walls and Signs
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
If approved, the proposed ordinance will make the following amendments to Chapters 26 and 31:
§ Requires subdivision perimeter walls along collector and arterial streets to be masonry and at least six (6), but not taller than eight (8), feet in height.
§ For purposes of this section, masonry is defined as: brick, stone, precast concrete, or other similar masonry material of equal character, density, and design.
§ Allows up to two (2) subdivision entry features for new subdivisions.
§ Allows subdivision entry features to be up to 16 ft. in height and include signage up to 50 sq. ft. in area (the current limit is 24 sq. ft. and 6 ft. in height).
§ Requires subdivision entry features to include landscaping.
§ Requires the HOA to maintain subdivision entry features and perimeter walls.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to all applicable City policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the ordinance as presented.
At their Regular Meeting on June 17, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance by a vote of 6 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by Development Services and Legal staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Minutes
Ordinance
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