The Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances are being rewritten together in a Unified Development Code, or UDC. The Rewrite project aims to:

1. Align the code with the Comprehensive Plan to ensure that it supports the intent of the plan;
2. Simplify the code where possible to streamline review for staff, city leaders, residents, and developers; and 
3. Improve the code with additional guidance on redevelopment.

The scope of this two-year project includes a designated Rewrite Advisory Committee and regular meetings with the Planning & Zoning Commission throughout the project. Once drafted, the new UDC will be considered at public hearings by the Commission and City Council, expected in late 2026.

Learn more about the project below and by visiting the Project FAQs and Feedback & Public Meetings pages.

Project Goals

• Incentivize economic development through redevelopment and revitalization of underperforming properties, with a focus on retail and multifamily;
• Help meet the housing needs of residents, especially those who are aging, caring for dependents, or who have additional support needs;
• Simplify the development and redevelopment process;
• Streamline analysis of projects that include legal exceptions to basic ordinance requirements, such as nonconformity or variances;
• Make the ordinances easier to use for property owners, developers, and City staff;
• Utilize industry standards, applicable locally, where possible;
• Implement the land use priorities of the City as efficiently as possible; and
• Align the regulations with other comprehensive plan policies as identified by staff and the consultant.