Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by the City of McKinney to Amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 122, Article IV (Fences), Chapter 90, Article 6 (Parklets), and Chapter 14 (Alcoholic Beverages) Related to Certain Program Requirements for Sidewalk Use and Fence Permits and Parklets
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality in McKinney
(5D: Promote reinvestment activities and ordinance changes in McKinney's historic downtown that balance preservation of historic character and current market needs)
MEETING DATE: June 21, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Paula Jarrett Nasta, AIA, Planning Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This item proposes several amendments to the McKinney Code of Ordinances to improve the administration and useability of Sidewalk Use Areas and Parklets.
* Specifically, Staff proposes to relocate and consolidate the program requirements for the city's Sidewalk Lease Agreements which is currently found in Chapter 122 of the Code of Ordinances to be located in the same Chapter as the Parklets program requirements (Chapter 90).
* In addition, Staff proposes a series of program improvements to the Sidewalk Lease Agreement requirements to better capture the changing conditions of sidewalks in downtown and improve the overall administration of these permits/agreements.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
* Relocate and Amend Section 122-181 Sidewalk Use and Fence Permits
o Staff proposes to relocate the Sidewalk Use and Fence Permit regulations from Chapter 122 to Chapter 90, Article VI.
* Amend Chapter 90, Article VI, "Parklets"
o Retitle Chapter 90, Article VI from "Parklets" to "Parklets and Sidewalk Use Areas."
o Establish a clear term and application process for parklets.
o Establish an application fee and updated license agreement fee for sidewalk use areas.
o Extend the term of sidewalk use agreements from 1 year...
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