DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood and Housing Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Ver?nica R. Soto, AICP, Director
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
Neighborhood Association & Community Organization Registration Policy Update
SUMMARY:
The Neighborhood and Housing Services Department administers the Neighborhood Association Registry and has developed an internal policy that regulates its administration. Staff will brief the Culture and Neighborhood Services Committee on the history and intent of the Registry and is seeking the Committee's input on improvements to the policy and the administration of the Registry. Staff will return to the Committee in March or April with recommendations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Neighborhood and Housing Services Department administers the Neighborhood Association Registry and has developed an internal policy that regulates its administration. The Neighborhood Association Registry was established by Chapter 35-408 of the City's Unified Development Code (UDC) as a communication tool for notification of zoning and permitting requests. In addition, Chapter 35-408 establishes procedures for the registration of neighborhood associations and requires that neighborhood associations provide the City the following information:
? A map or written description of the neighborhood boundaries.
? A list of the officers in the association, including their address and phone number.
? A signed copy of the adopted by-laws.
? A regular meeting location and a regular meeting date.
? Date the association was founded.
? Number of association members.
? Approximate number of housing units in the area.
? Approximate population of neighborhood.
Per Chapter 35-403 of the City's Unified Development Code (UDC), the Development Services Department shall notify all property owners and registered neighborhood association(s) that are within 200 feet of any property that is the subject of a zoning application or is pursuing any other development perm...
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