Mixed-Use Development Land Development Code Amendment (Z26-10)

At a glance

What: text amendment Z26-10 to set standards for developments with both residential and non-residential uses; options include modifying the existing mixed-use zoning districts, creating new districts, and a density-clustering option that preserves part of a property for non-residential use.
Where it stands: initiated October 28 and public comment on initiation closed with no speakers; staff aims to return to the Commission on December 2 and to Council by year end.

2026-10-28 - Staff asked the Commission to initiate the amendment and hold the citizen review period. Council directed staff to explore it to balance housing demand while preserving non-residential land; staff noted the existing mixed-use districts are little used and developer feedback on why will inform the changes.
2026-10-28 - A commissioner asked whether the timing aimed to finish before new Council members take office in January; staff said several outgoing members asked for it and staff wants their feedback. Another commissioner questioned the rush and the timing; the response was that staff was asked to see what makes sense. Others supported starting, noting another hearing will follow.
2026-10-28 - No one spoke in public comment; the Commission authorized staff to proceed.