If you are a homeowner or property owner in Roswell, you got a postcard informing you of the remaining meetings regarding the Unified Development Code (UDC) that are open to the public. The next one is the Planning Commission meeting tonight, Tuesday November 19th, at 7 PM in Council chambers at City Hall. The city…
When I qualified to run for Roswell City Council 10 weeks (or so) ago, I had no idea what to expect. I just knew that I felt a pull to make a difference – to provide a new voice and a new perspective. To stand up for the people who live and do business here,…
“It’s hard to hit a moving target …” The Unified Development Code (UDC) is designed to update and clarify Roswell’s zoning. It’s a critically important document that will guide our development and redevelopment for the foreseeable future. The process of creating the UDC began about two years ago. Many of the meetings about this document…
There are ways to improve the UDC process so that we are all confident that it’s the best road map for Roswell’s future and that it protects the goals and values of Roswell’s residents and small businesses[1]. Following are details of my suggested approach. The outline is flexible; when you read it, you’ll get a…
“It’s important not to develop for development’s sake.” Roswell’s Unified Development Code (UDC) is being created to streamline and clean up Roswell’s zoning. We need this clarity, and we need to encourage redevelopment and development in Roswell. However, we must focus our efforts on run-down areas and consider the big picture of infrastructure, including traffic. …
Kendra Myers Cox for Roswell 