Unified Development Code
Overview
The Unified Development Code (UDC) is the primary tool to regulate land development in Georgetown in order to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of it citizens and promore the safe, orderly and healthful development of the city. It is an ever-changing document that adheres to an annual review of its provisions to ensure its compatibility with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and current building and development patterns.
On this site you will find information regarding the UDC Annual Review Process and the Task Force established for that purpose. Linked to this site are the 2030 Comprehensive Plan - the City’s long-range planning document - and the UDC Development Manual - a manual established to process applications required under the UDC. The UDC Document itself is located in the column to the left. As the document continues to be updated periodically during the Annual Review, the links to each chapter may be changed.
UDC Annual Review Update
The City Council unanimously approved the Third Round of amendments at their October 28th regular meeting. The Third Round included minor changes to Chapter 3 and all-new Chapters 4, 6 and 7. At the same meeting, the City Council did not approve a UDC amendment that would have allowed electronic signs on I-35 by a 5-2 vote.
The City Council has adopted the first three rounds of UDC amendments. Below are the ordinances adopting the first, second, and third rounds. Note: All other proposed language considered by the UDC Task Force is posted in draft form on this site under the link “UDC Draft Language”.
Leave a Reply
Print This Page