RESOLUTION No. __________, Series 2017
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION OF TREES AND TO INCREASE THE PERIMETER TREE PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
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WHEREAS, the application of the Land Development Code as currently written does not adequately buffer adjacent development; and
WHEREAS, greater perimeter landscape buffers will protect existing development and make new development more compatible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The Planning Commission shall undertake a review of the current Land Development Code and adopt amendments thereto to increase the requirements to preserve tree canopy, specifically any existing perimeter tree masses to a depth of 30 feet where proposed commercial and residential development are adjacent to existing residential development.
SECTION II: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
_______________________________ H. Stephen Ott Metro Council Clerk |
_____________________________ David Yates President of the Council |
_______________________________ Greg Fischer Mayor |
_____________________________ Approval Date |
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
BY: ____________________________
R-168-17 Resolution to Review LDC Regarding Perimeter Tree Preservation Requirements (10-23-17)