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IDO Annual Update 2021

 

Review + Decision Process | Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee​ | EPC Review / Recommendation| Public Review Meetings

The City has committed to continually improving the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) through an annual update process. 

  • Staff submitted proposed changes into the City's review/decision process on October 28, 2021. 
  • The IDO Annual Update for 2021 was introduced at City Council on February 23, 2022 as O-22-10.
  • City Council voted to approve the bill on June 6, 2022.
  • Amendments other than those related to replacing the Development Review Board (DRB) will go into effect July 28, 2022.
  • Amendments related to the DRB replacement will go into effect December 28, 2022.

Archive Draft - July

Effective Draft - July

Archive Draft - December

Effective Draft - December

The City's Review + Decision Process

Hearings

The review/decision process has three steps, each of which includes opportunities for hearings and public comments:

City Council

The City Council voted to approve the 2021 IDO Annual Update (Ordinance 22-10 or O-22-10) on Monday, June 6, 2022. Staff is working on incorporating all updates into the IDO draft.

Council Hearings
City Council voted to approve the IDO Annual Update for 2021 (Ordinance 22-10 or O-22-10).  
Council Hearings

Hearing #1 May 2, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Vincent E. Griego Chambers in City Hall or via Zoom

City Council took public comment, voted on many proposed floor amendments, and deferred the bill. 

Meeting Materials

  • Floor Amendments Action Summary - May 2, 2022
    • B1 - Cannabis Retail in Old Town allowed if Microbusiness - FAILED
    • B2 - Living Lots - NOT MOVED
    • B3 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Rescind A12 - FAILED
    • B4 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Clean Up - PASSED 
    • B5 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Capacities - NOT MOVED
    • B6 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Security - NOT MOVED
    • B7 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Zoning Districts - NOT MOVED
      • ​Map 2 - Safe Outdoor Spaces Zoning as proposed in Floor Amendment B7 (Compare with Map 1 for A12, Option 3, below)
        • ​Downtown, Urban Centers, and Main Street Corridors have been removed
        • Tan = Conditional, which means properties zoned MX-T or MX-L that are at least 330 feet away from low-density residential uses in the R-A, R-1, R-T and R-MC zone districts
        • Purple = Permissive, which means properties zoned MX-M, MX-H, NR-C, NR-BP, NR-LM or NR-GM that are at least 330 feet away from low-density residential uses in the R-A, R-1, R-T and R-MC zone districts
    • B8 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - District Cap - FAILED
    • B9 - PRT Meetings - PASSED
    • B10 - IDO Annual Update Requirements - PASSED
    • B11 - Cannabis Citywide - WITHDRAWN
    • B12 - Major Public Open Space Definition - PASSED
    • B13 - Replacement of the Development Review Board - NOT MOVED
    • B14 - Overnight Shelters - NOT MOVED
    • B15 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - SVI Areas - FAILED

Hearing #2 June 6, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Hybrid Meeting - Vincent E. Griego Chambers in City Hall or via Zoom

Meeting Materials

Floor Amendments passed by City Council amend the Redline Draft as recommend by the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC), Committee amendments passed by the Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee, or amendments passed by the Council at the first hearing on May 2nd. These materials are available via the links below.  

  • Learn more - Review video presentation by Council Staff below
  • Proposed Floor Amendments - As of June 1, 2022
    • B11 – Cannabis Citywide – PASSED
    • B13 – DRB replacement – PASSED
    • B14 – Overnight Shelter – NOT MOVED
    • B21 – Application Decision Required – WITHDRAWN
    • B27 – Distance Separation for Light Vehicle Repair - WITHDRAWN
    • B28 – MPOS Definition - PASSED
    • B29 – Rescind A2 – Conversion of Non-residential to Residential Use - FAILED
    • B2 - Living Lots - Zoning Districts - FAILED
      • ​Map - Properties where living lots would be permissive
    • B7 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Zoning Districts - FAILED
      • ​​Map 2 - Safe Outdoor Spaces Zoning as proposed in Floor Amendment B7 (Compare with Map 1 for A12, Option 3, below)
        • Purple = Properties zoned MX-M, MX-H, NR-C, NR-BP, NR-LM or NR-GM that are at least 330 feet away from low-density residential uses in the R-A, R-1, R-T and R-MC zone districts, where the use will be permissive
        • ​Red = Properties zoned MX-M, MX-H, NR-C, NR-BP, NR-LM or NR-GM in Downtown, Urban Centers, and Main Street Corridors, where a Conditional Use Approval will be required
        • Tan = Properties zoned MX-T or MX-L that are at least 330 feet away from low-density residential uses in the R-A, R-1, R-T and R-MC zone districts, where a Conditional Use Approval will be required
    • B16 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Department Review - PASSED
    • B17 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - NR-SU - FAILED
    • B18 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Council District Cap - PASSED
    • B19 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Temporary - PASSED
    • B20 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Option 2 - FAILED
    • B22 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Additional Centers - FAILED
    • B23 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Criminal History - FAILED
    • B24 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Identification - FAILED
    • B25 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Sex Offenders - PASSED
    • B26 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - Prohibited in City Council Districts - FAILED
  • Floor Amendments Action Summary - Hearing 1 - May 2, 2022
  • LUPZ Amendments - April 13, 2022
    • Map 1 - Safe Outdoor Spaces zoning as passed in A12, Option 3
      • Tan = Conditional, which means properties zoned MX-T, MX-L, MX-M, or MX-H that are at least 330 feet away from low-density residential uses in the R-A, R-1, R-T and R-MC zone districts
      • Red = Permissive, which means properties zoned NR-C, NR-BP, NR-LM or NR-GM that are at least 330 feet away from low-density residential uses in the R-A, R-1, R-T and R-MC zone districts
  • LUPZ Amendments - March 30, 2022
  • Redline Draft - February 2022
City Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee

The City Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee considered the IDO Annual Update for 2021 (Ordinance 22-10 or O-22-10) in March and April 2022.  

LUPZ Hearing #1: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 5 p.m. via Zoom

Staff provided an overview of the 2021 IDO Annual Update to the committee and presented proposed new amendments, and LUPZ took public comments.

Meeting Materials

LUPZ Hearing #2: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 5 p.m. via Zoom

LUPZ deliberated and voted on many proposed amendments to the Redline Draft and then voted to defer the bill to a 3rd hearing on April 13, 2022.  

Meeting Materials

  • LUPZ Amendments - as of March 30, 2022

    • A1 Car Washes - withdrawn by sponsor

    • A2 - Conversion of non-residential to residential multi-family - not moved so that it could be discussed on April 13

    • A3 - Cottage Development - rounding in calculation - Passed as Committee Amendment 1

    • A4 - Cottage development - size increase for square footage in R-1D (large lot) - Passed as Committee Amendment 2

    • A5 - Cannabis uses (limited biz hours, etc.) - Failed

    • A6 - Illuminated signs near residential zones - withdrawn by sponsor

    • A7 - Self storage lighting - Passed as Committee Amendment #4

    • A8 - Bike Parking for schools - Passed as Committee Amendment #5

    • A9 - Townhouses on Main Streets and Premium Transit corridors - Passed as Committee Amendment #6

    • A10 - Deleting Climate & Geographic responsiveness - Passed as Committee Amendment #7

    • A11 - Parking reductions for multi-family, retail, and grocery store - Passed as Committee Amendment #8

    • A12 - Safe Outdoor Spaces - not moved so that it could be discussed on April 13

    • A13 - Temporary Campground - not moved so that it could be discussed on April 13

    • A14 - Vacations of Right-of-Way with Utilities - Passed as Committee Amendment #9

    • A15 - Compilation language - Passed as Committee Amendment #10

    • A16 - Tech Edits - Passed as Committee Amendment #11

    • A17 - Variance criterion for Overlay Zones - Passed as Committee Amendment #12

    • A18 - Front yard wall height - No second

    • A19 - Neon sign - Failed

    • A20 - Intercoalition Proposal for Annual UPdate Process - No second

 

LUPZ Hearing #3: April 13, 2022 at 5 p.m

Hybrid Meeting - Vincent E. Griego Chambers in City Hall or via Zoom

LUPZ voted on several proposed amendments to the Redline Draft, and then voted to send the IDO Annual Update to the full City Council with a recommendation of approval, denial, or no recommendation.

Meeting Materials

  • LUPZ Amendments - as of April 13, 2022

    • A2 - Passed 

    • A12 - Option 3 - Passed

    • A13 - Not moved

    • A21 - Not moved

EPC Review / Recommendation

On December 16, 2021, the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) heard proposed changes at a special hearing via Zoom. EPC voted unanimously to forward a recommendation to approve the changes, with conditions, to City Council. 

On December 9, 2021, Planning staff presented overviews of the proposed changes at a study session via Zoom. 

Small Area Text Amendment Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone (HPO-5)​

Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone (HPO-5)​

Prohit these cannabis uses in the Old Town HPO-5:

Redline Draft

 

Planning staff has created a Redline draft with proposed amendments and recommended conditions of approval from the EPC in December 2021.

 

  • Redline Draft - incorporating the Environmental Planning Commission's Recommended Conditions of Approval

Spreadsheet of Proposed Changes - Citywide

Public Review Meetings

Post-Adoption Trainings

Planning staff hosted two trainings on the IDO in Fall 2022

  • Thursday, October 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. via Zoom -
  • Friday, October 14, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. via Zoom

Council Staff Public Review Meetings

Council staff provided two opportunities via Zoom to review amendments already passed by the LUPZ committee and new amendments the City Council was considering for the first hearing on May 2nd.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Presentation Video

Pre-EPC Hearing Public Review Meeting

After the EPC submittal, Planning staff hosted two open houses via Zoom to answer questions about proposed changes. 

November 12, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 

November 19, 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 

Presentation

Pre-EPC Submittal Public Review Meetings

Prior to the EPC submittal, Planning staff hosted a series of meetings via Zoom to review and discuss the proposed changes. Please see presentations and video recordings below.

September 30, 2021 - Citywide Changes - Parts 1, 2, 4, + 5

Presentation (PDF)

Presentation (Video) - Laying the Groundwork - Introducing the IDO

Note: Due to technical difficulties, the visual and audio information is out of sync starting around 27:30 in the video above.

Presentation (Video) - Review of Proposed Changes

  • Part 1 General Regulations (0:00-4:20)
  • Part 2 Zones (4:36-5:32)
  • Part 4 Uses (5:45-19:41)
  • Part 5 Development Standards (19:42-39:04)
  • Questions (39:05-46:04)

 

October 1, 2021 - Citywide Changes - Parts 6 + 7

Presentation (PDF)

Presentation (Video) 

  • Introduction (0:00-31:15)
  • Part 6 Administration & Enforcement (including review/decision processes) (32:09-52:05)
  • Part 7 Definitions (52:05-1:13:00)

October 6, 2021  - Small Area Changes - Prohibiting Cannabis Uses in the Old Town Historic Protection Overlay Zone (HPO-5)

Presentation (PDF)

Presentation (Video)

  • Introduction (0:00-24:25)
  • Proposed Changes (24:25-29:28)
  • Deadlines for comments & timeline (29:28-31:20)
  • Questions & Answers (31:20-1:05:00)

 

Open Houses for Discussion

  • Thursday, October 7, 2021, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
  • Friday, October 8, 2021, 12-1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 12-1:30 p.m.