(A)

Establishment. The City Council is established under the provisions of Article 2 of the City Charter. All actions of the City Council governed by this Title shall conform to the requirements of this Title and the City Code.

(B)

Powers and Duties. The City Council shall be responsible for final action regarding the following:

(1)

Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning);

(2)

Specific Use Permits;

(3)

Planned Unit Developments;

(4)

Appeals of site plan review decisions; and

(5)

Site Plans in the Central Edmond Urban District or that require a major variance.

(Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006).

(A)

Establishment. See Chapter 2.44 of the Edmond City Code.

(B)

Membership. See Chapter 2.44 of the Edmond City Code.

(C)

Powers and Duties.

(1)

Review and Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall be responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on the following:

(a)

Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning);

(b)

Specific Use Permits;

(c)

Planned Unit Developments; and

(d)

Site Plans that require a major variance.

(2)

Final Action. The Planning Commission shall be responsible for final action on site plans, except in the Central Edmond Urban District.

(Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006).

(A)

Establishment. There is hereby established a Central Edmond Urban District Board (CEUDB), which shall consist of nine voting members, and three non-voting members. All actions of the CEUDB governed by this Title shall conform to the requirements of this Ordinance and the City Code.

(B)

Membership.

(1)

Composition.

(a)

The CEUDB shall be composed of the following members:

i.

Five members nominated and appointed by the Mayor and Council;

ii.

A Planning Commission member recommended by the Chair of the Planning Commission;

iii.

A member recommended by the Downtown Edmond Business Association;

iv.

A member recommended by the Chamber of Commerce; and

v.

A member recommended by the University of Central Oklahoma.

(b)

All members are to receive the approval of the Mayor and Council as a whole. The Project Coordinator, Planning Director or designee, and the Director of the Edmond Economic Development Authority, or designee, shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members to advise and counsel the CEUDB.

(2)

Terms of Office and Filling of Vacancies. The terms of office of the five members nominated and appointed by the Mayor and Council shall be for three years with a maximum of three terms. The members appointed by the Planning Commission Chairman, the Downtown Edmond Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the University of Central Oklahoma shall serve a one-year term. Each shall continue as a member until such time as their successor has been appointed in the manner provided herein. Members may serve successive terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner for regular appointments but shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of office remaining. All terms to expire in the month of June.

(3)

Compensation and Quorum. Central Edmond Urban District Board members shall serve without compensation and shall be disqualified from voting upon any matter in which they may have a pecuniary or proprietary interest. Five members of the CEUDB shall constitute a quorum.

(4)

Removal of Member. Three consecutive absences of any member from regular meetings of the CEUDB shall at the discretion of the City Council render such member liable for immediate removal from office.

(C)

Conduct of Meetings. Meetings of the CEUDB shall be open to the public. The CEUDB shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedures and shall elect a Chair from its own members to serve for a one year term. The chair may be reelected. Minutes of the meeting shall be kept and shall reflect the vote of each member as well as all official actions.

(D)

Powers and Duties. The CEUDB shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and it shall:

(1)

Make recommendations to be included in the staff report on Zoning Map or Edmond Plan amendments that would affect areas of the CEUDB's jurisdiction;

(2)

Review and make recommendations on site plans in the Central Edmond Urban District (CEUD) including the CBD, Central Business District and DRD, Downtown Residential District as set out in Chapter 4; and

(3)

Recommend and assist in the planning of capital improvements in the boundary area.

(E)

Jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of the Central Edmond Urban District Board is limited to the area bounded by Danforth Road on the north, 9 ^th Street on the south, the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad on the west from Danforth south to the north line of the Downtown Regional Detention Facility, then west to Fretz Street, then south to 5 ^th Street, then east to the west right-of-way line of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad, then south to 9 ^th Street, then east to Boulevard, then north on Boulevard to East 2 ^nd Street, then east on 2 ^nd Street to University Drive, then north on University Drive to Thatcher Street, then west to Boulevard, then north on Boulevard to Danforth Road. (Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006; Ord. 3341, § 1, September 10, 2012).

(Ord. No. 3964, § 1, 8-14-2023)

(A)

Designation. There is hereby created a Site Plan Review Team (SPRT) to provide a regular forum for sharing information among the City's departments, and between applicants and City staff. The purpose of the SPRT shall be to assure that City Codes and standards shall be met and that the criteria of this Ordinance are specifically addressed in the site plan review process to the degree possible.

(B)

Membership. The SPRT includes a representative from the Engineering Department, Building Department, Fire Department, Planning and Zoning Department, Electric Department, Sanitation Department, Water Resources Department and the Forester. It may be necessary to include other utility operators when easements or facilities impact a site plan.

(C)

Leadership. Leadership of the SPRT shall consist of the City Engineer, Building Director and Planning Director. These officials are responsible for determining when the review of the application by the SPRT is complete and correct meaning that the applicant has addressed, by his or her responses, the criteria and standards set out in this Ordinance.

(D)

Powers and Duties. The SPRT shall be responsible for reviewing and providing a report with finding and recommendation on all site plans.

(Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006).

(A)

Designation. The Planning Director or a designated representative shall be responsible for administering the certain provisions of this Title as may be required below.

(B)

Review Authority. The Planning Director shall be responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding the following:

(1)

Zoning Map Amendments (Rezoning);

(2)

Specific Use Permits;

(3)

Planned Unit Developments; and

(4)

Site Plans.

(Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006).

(A)

Establishment. There is hereby created within and for the City of Edmond a Board of Adjustment within the powers and duties as set forth in this chapter.

(B)

Membership.

(1)

The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five residents of the City of Edmond, four of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, and a fifth member to be the Chair of the Planning Commission. All members of the Board shall serve without compensation.

(2)

The term of each member shall be three years or until a successor takes office. The terms of the members shall be overlapped. Members may be removed by the City Council for cause upon the filing of written charges and after a public hearing before the City Council. Vacancies shall be filled for the un-expired term of any member whose term becomes vacant. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term only of such member whose office becomes vacant.

(3)

The Board shall elect a Chair from its membership to serve a term of two years.

(C)

Conduct of Meetings.

(1)

The Board shall adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of this Title. Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such other times as the Board may determine. Such Chair, or in his or her absence, the acting Chair, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.

(2)

All meetings, deliberations and voting of the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the Board and shall be public record.

(3)

The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of any administrative official, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this title, or to effect any variation in this title.

(D)

Powers and Duties. The Board of Adjustment shall be responsible for final action regarding:

(1)

Oil and Gas Well uses;

(2)

Variances; and

(3)

Appeal of administrative decisions.

(Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006).

The following table summarizes review authority under this Ordinance.

R - Review or Recommendation

DM - Decision Making Authority

< > - Public Hearing

* Provided application is related to CEUD

(Ord. 3068, § 1, November 27, 2006).