Introduction

The Town of Little Elm is updating its Zoning (Chapter 106) and Subdivision (Chapter 107) ordinances and consolidating these development regulations (plus the Sign Code) into a single Land Development Code (LDC).

Like Chapters 106 and 107, the LDC will provide standards for how land is developed in Little Elm—the uses that are permitted, building height and form, setbacks between properties and rights-of-ways, and regulations for parking, landscaping, and other site and building features.

This project will include many opportunities for community participation to give residents, developers, and business owners multiple opportunities to comment on the project from start to finish—both online and during in-person events. A project website has been established at www.LittleElmLDC.org.

This kick-off survey is intended to help assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current development regulations and assist the project team with understanding how the regulations are used and what does—or does not—work well. Your input is important, and we appreciate your taking time to respond. You are encouraged to be frank and open.

All survey questions are optional—you are welcome to skip any of the questions and respond just to those for which you have thoughts or opinions.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your familiarity with Little Elm development regulations (Chapters 86, 106, and 107)?

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* 2. User-friendliness: Are there specific areas of the development regulations that you find challenging to use or understand?

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* 3. Consistency: Are you aware of any inconsistencies, circular or unclear references, or conflicts between regulations in different sections of the regulations? Please specify.

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* 4. Development quality: How well do the current regulations on the following topics result in "high quality" development?

  Very well Well Somewhat well Poorly Very poorly No opinion/I don't know
Building design
Fences, walls, and screening
Landscaping
Common/open space
Parking
Outdoor lighting
Signage
Other (please specify below)

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* 5. Housing: How well do the current regulations support the Town's goals (as stated in the Comprehensive Plan) to encourage a wider variety of housing types for different stages of life (for example: starter homes, move-up homes, multi-generational homes)?

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* 6. Nonconforming development: How important is it that this update to the regulations address existing development that does not meet code standards (e.g., uses that are not allowed or sites that don't meet parking or landscaping standards)?

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* 7. Employment and Economic Development: How well do the current regulations reflect the Town's goals (as stated in the Comprehensive Plan) to diversify the economy and support local businesses (i.e., allowing a wider variety of businesses in more areas)?

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* 8. Redevelopment: How well do the current regulations (for example: parking, landscaping, dimensional standards) accommodate infill development in Little Elm by reducing barriers to redevelopment of older sites?

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* 9. Development process: Based on your experience, how well do the following development approval procedures result in fair, predictable, and timely processes?

  Very well Well Somewhat well Poorly Very poorly No opinion/I don't know
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Special Use Permit (SUP)
Planned Development (PD) request
Planned Development (PD) amendment
Lakefront Residential Overlay District review
Fence permit
Floodplain development permit
Sign permit
Subdivision review
Other (please specify below)

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* 10. Other: Please provide any additional feedback or input that is not covered by one of the questions above?

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