Title
Discussion: Housing - Unified Development Ordinance Zoning and Review Process Opportunities
Body
Efforts continue to further the City's housing goals identified in the Ignite! Strategic Plan and Ignite! Comprehensive Plan. On June 10, 2025 staff presented updates related to these housing efforts which including accomplishments to date and housing data. Staff also presented recommendations for further review and discussion related to zoning reform, process efficiencies, community outreach, and other areas. From these discussions, City Council directed staff to explore opportunities related to zoning reform and administrative review processes. Staff has completed a comprehensive review of the Unified Development Ordinance and has identified multiple opportunity areas for review and discussion. The goals of these recommendations is for a holistic approach to advancing housing goals, housing development, and partnerships.
Background:
Staff is presenting recommendations to streamline review processes and address zoning reform opportunities throughout various sections of the Unified Development Ordinance as directed by the City Council on June 10, 2025.
Presenter
Aimee Nassif, Deputy Director of Development Services