Zoning and Subdivision Changes for 2026 State Legislation
At a glance
What: amendments to the zoning ordinance and the subdivision regulations responding to 2026 state legislation.
Where it stands: The subdivision amendments were continued on September 1; on October 6 the proposed zoning ordinance changes were forwarded to the City Council (8-0) and staff proposed a November 10 hearing on the subdivision amendments, with a target effective date of January 1, 2027.
Next: Public hearing on subdivision amendments on November 10.
Details
Outcomes of meetings known only from agendas or dockets were not read.
Video: staff detailed the state-bill changes (definitions, character-based modifications, pool and deck exemption removal, transit overlay); the ordinance must be introduced by month-end to have a chance this year.
Proposed zoning ordinance changes responding to 2026 state legislation were forwarded to the City Council, 8-0. Staff proposed a November 10 public hearing on the subdivision regulation amendments; a target effective date of January 1, 2027 was mentioned.