What: The city's second annual update of its land use code (chapters 34 to 38), including infill redevelopment incentives, land use table changes, subdivision rules and park regulations.
Where it stands: On October 27 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended chapters 34, 35 and 36 for approval, 3 to 2, with the townhome minimum lot width change from 20 to 28 feet struck. Chapters 37 and 38 were tabled to December 15, 5 to 0.
Next: Planning and Zoning on December 15 for chapters 37 and 38; staff expects the approved chapters to go to Council in December and the rest later, possibly January.
Details
Several builders and development-industry representatives asked for more time and objected to removing substantial completion from the subdivision rules, ending street light cost sharing, and the lot width change.
Commissioners asked staff for fuller written analysis ahead of future code changes and for their position to be clearly conveyed to Council.
Infill incentives discussed: five year waiver of public safety impact fees, park zone impact fees capped at 500 dollars per unit, reduced and deferred landscaping, and fewer multifamily amenities.