Chapin public meetings in 2023

Unified Development Ordinance Committee Meeting

The committee discussed a full draft of the Unified Zoning and Development Ordinance. Members reviewed specific language regarding administrator definitions, zoning maps, and density requirements. No final votes on ordinance changes were recorded during this session.

• Approved August 1, 2023 and August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Unified Development Ordinance Committee Meeting

The committee discussed draft edits to Article 5 regarding land development standards, including open space requirements, conservation subdivisions, and manufactured home parks. No formal votes were taken on the draft language. Discussion on Article 3 was tabled until August 24.

• Tabled discussion on Article 3 until August 24

Architectural Review Board

The board did not have a quorum present, so no official actions were taken and the approval of previous minutes was deferred. Members discussed design elements for a proposed "main street" architectural overlay district, including materials and building heights.

Town Council

Council approved a property tax millage rate adjustment and a resolution to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program. The council also updated the business license ordinance class schedule and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.

• Approved 2nd reading of 2023 general property tax millage rate adjustment (2-1)
• Approved 1st reading of business license ordinance update per Act 176 of 2020 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 008-08-2023 to participate in Community Development Block Grant Program (3-0)
• Appointed Josh Edwards to the Planning Commission (3-0)
• Accepted July 18 Public Hearing minutes (3-0)
• Accepted July 18 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted July 20 special called meeting minutes (3-0)