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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Dacula City Council Passes Revised Mixed-Use Development Ordinance

Revised ordinance will pave the way for the potential annexation and development of a 157-acre tract near Highway 316.

The City of Dacula now has a planned mixed-use development (PMUD) ordinance that officials feel will give the city flexibility and control to deal with current real estate market conditions. On March 1, the Dacula City Council voted to approve revisions to the city’s PMUD that could potentially pave the way for a “live, work, play” development on a 157-acre tract of property bordered by Highway 29 and Highway 316. The revised ordinance increases the maximum allowable housing density per acre from eight units to 13. The ordinance requires that 25 percent of any development be set aside for open space. Of the remaining property, a maximum of 40 percent could be developed as residential. “We think it’s a good plan,” said Joey Murphy, Director…

Scott

4:46 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012

Or maybe most of us live outside the city limits that are having issues with this. Since I'm just outside the city limits so nothing can be done other than try to get others involved that are inside the city limits. But you're right...either they don't have a problem with it or just don't KNOW. Honestly, if people aren't actively looking for this kind of information how will they know what's …   more ›

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