Local Planning Agency recommends Land Development Code revisions to City Council (Dec 4, 2025)

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On April 5, 2021, City Council unanimously approved the scope of work and budget to rewrite the Land Development Code (LDC) completely. Since then, staff and consultants from 3TP Ventures have diligently advanced the project through comprehensive review and drafting. Major activities included: Review of Comprehensive Plan Policies Developing Planning Areas and their associated Intent Statements Review of the LDC text chapter by chapter Following extensive internal and public review since early 2023, the final staff draft of Article 3 was presented to the City Council at its workshop on December 3, 2024. Public comments and recommendations from the Local Planning Agency (LPA) and other boards have been incorporated. Staff used the discussion and guidance provided at the Council workshop and incorporated changes. Further refinements were made based on re-reviews by new staff. | attachments=6 | reports=1

On April 5, 2021, City Council unanimously approved the scope of work and budget to completely rewrite the Land Development Code (LDC). Since then, staff and consultants from 3TP Ventures, have diligently advanced the project through comprehensive review and drafting. Major activities included: Review of Comprehensive Plan Policies Developing Planning Areas and their associated Intent Statements Review of the LDC text chapter by chapter Following extensive internal and public review since early 2023, the final staff drafts of Articles 1 and 2 were presented to the City Council at its workshop on September 23, 2024. Public comments and recommendations from the Local Planning Agency (LPA) and other boards have been incorporated. Staff used the discussion and guidance provided at the Council workshop and incorporated changes. However, Staff needs guidance from the LPA on minimum acreage requirements for PUDs. Further refinements were made based on re-reviews by new incoming staff, that provide better organization and clarity. The specific changes are discussed below. | attachments=6 | reports=1

On April 5, 2021, City Council unanimously approved the scope of work and budget to completely rewrite the Land Development Code (LDC). Since then, staff and consultants from 3TP Ventures, have diligently advanced the project through comprehensive review and drafting. Major activities included: Review of Comprehensive Plan Policies Developing Planning Areas and their associated Intent Statements Review of the LDC text chapter by chapter Following extensive internal and public review since early 2023, the final staff draft of Article 5 was presented to the City Council at its workshop on December 3, 2024. Public comments and recommendations from the Local Planning Agency (LPA) and other boards have been incorporated. Staff used the discussion and guidance provided at the Council workshop and incorporated changes. Further refinements were made based on re-reviews by new staff. | attachments=6 | reports=1