DEPARTMENT: Development Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Roderick Sanchez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
SUBJECT:
Briefing on Procedures for Rezoning Notification for Renters and Tenants within 200 feet of a Proposed Rezoning
SUMMARY:
This item includes a briefing on the options and risks to the City of San Antonio regarding the notification to renters and tenants within 200 feet of a property to be rezoned.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Housing Commission was briefed at the November 17, 2015 meeting regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning Change Notification Process as recommended by the Mayor's Task Force on Preserving Dynamic and Diverse Neighborhoods. The Commission made several recommendations regarding mailed notices and signage.
The Commission recommended increasing the size of the zoning signs. Staff was also asked to look into translating the sign into Spanish and providing information regarding the applicant's purpose and contact information for the zoning request. There was discussion regarding additional placement for signs, however, the signs must be located on the subject property. Staff currently posts signs in areas of the subject property with the most visibility.
Additional notices mailed to the tenants of property that is the subject of a zoning request was recommended by the Commission. The applicant would be required to provide the tenant addresses for the subject property as part of the zoning application. The Commission requested information regarding the cost to the applicant for the additional notices. The costs would be associated with the additional staff time and mailing costs. Staff would need to develop a distinct notice for tenants because property owners receive notice that includes a cutout form to mail back to staff regarding their support or opposition. This is a state law requirement regarding written opposition received that triggers the requirement of a 3/4 vote by City C...
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