Land Development Code update and zoning map fixes (Ordinance 1762)
Summary
The city fixed glitches from its 2024 code rewrite, adjusted rules to comply with new state law barring overly restrictive zoning, and rezoned a set of parcels to match the comprehensive plan — including creating Downtown Neighborhood zoning that restores some uses removed in 2024. Staff held two resident meetings; residents wanted history preserved and questioned duplex/townhome allowances in R-2 areas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost — this is a regulatory and zoning map cleanup.
Property owners get zoning consistent with long-term plans, and anyone seeking clearer, more implementable development rules.
Residents putting up fences or small sheds will need an extra permit step.
Mentions & discussions (3)
LPA Regular Session - Sep 15, 2026
The LDC still pointed to old Comprehensive Plan policy numbers after the 2050 plan was adopted. Ordinance 1778 also clarifies what statutory vs. non-statutory development agreements can modify, and adds a zoning permit so the city can check setbacks on fences and small sheds that no longer need building permits.
City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 2, 2026
The city fixed glitches from its 2024 code rewrite, adjusted rules to comply with new state law barring overly restrictive zoning, and rezoned a set of parcels to match the comprehensive plan — including creating Downtown Neighborhood zoning that restores some uses removed in 2024. Staff held two resident meetings; residents wanted history preserved and questioned duplex/townhome allowances in R-2 areas.
Local Planning Agency Board - Regular Meeting - Jan 13, 2026
Ordinance 1762 updates the city's development rules for new state laws, rezones parcels to fix conflicts with the future land use map, and would now allow fences on vacant lots. Residents of Washington Heights and surrounding areas pressed staff on history preservation and permitted uses at extra community meetings.
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