2012 2:00:00 PM

Monday, July 23, 2012 2:00 PM
City Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 745 Fourth St, Sparks, NV

General Business: 6.1

Title: Presentation and possible direction regarding the Sparks zoning code analysis conducted by Clarion Associates and CFA of Reno.

Petitioner/Presenter: Community Services Department/Matt Goebel of Clarion Associates

Recommendation: Provide staff direction regarding the draft recommendations from the zoning code analysis conducted by Clarion Associates.

Financial Impact: na

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief: In March of this year, the City Council approved a contract with Clarion Associates to provide an analysis of the Sparks zoning code. Staff, along with Clarion and CFA, completed a review of the Code and interviewed stakeholders including the City Council, members of the Planning Commission, and members of the development community. Clarion’s report outlines barriers to development and investment.

Background: The City of Sparks has elected to conduct an analysis of the chapter of its municipal code which governs zoning and development (Title 20). The purpose of the analysis is to identify 1) potential barriers to development that may exist and 2) recommend potential ways in which these barriers may be addressed through subsequent updates of the code.

Analysis: Staff has initiated a three “track" approach in response to the City Council’s direction to remove zoning code barriers to development. Track one was to analyze and propose “quick fix” amendments “in house” and has been completed. Track two is the current zoning code analysis undertaken with the help of outside consulting services. Track three would be a comprehensive overhaul of regulations affecting development. This agenda item is a presentation of the draft findings and recommendations by Clarion and CFA based on their analysis of the City’s zoning code and the input they received from stakeholders. Staff is looking for direction from the Sparks City Council regarding these recommendations.

Alternatives: None

Recommended Motion: None

Attached Files:

Assessment Report presentation July 2012.pdf

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