Title
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-04, amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance by making certain additions and deletions to sections contained in Part 2, Section 2-200 “Use Regulations”, Section 2-600 “Accessory Structure Regulations” and Part 6, Section 6-102 “Definitions” pertaining to revising and establishing new regulations for solar panels in residential districts, garage conversions and accessory dwelling units.
(The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zoning Text Amendment.)
Body
The proposed text amendments would establish regulations for solar panels in residential zoning districts including roof-mounted and free-standing solar systems. The proposed amendments would also clarify requirements for garage conversions and provide some relief for older conversions. Finally, the proposed amendments would change the approval process for accessory dwelling units from Special Exceptions approved by the Board of Adjustment to Conditional Use Permits recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the City Council.
On September 12, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2022-04.
Recommended/Desired Action
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Staff Memo
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
Drafter
Jeff Armstrong
Head of Department
Jeff Armstrong