Unified Development Ordinance adoption
Summary
The city is consolidating 12+ ordinances into one modern development code with new housing types (patio homes, narrow lots), 2024 building codes, dark-sky lighting rules, and stronger drainage standards. Impact fees will make new development pay its share of water and sewer infrastructure, with adoption targeted for October 20.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impact fees will be charged to new development, not existing residents, helping spare taxpayers from growth costs.
Homebuyers get more housing options at varied price points, and existing taxpayers avoid footing the bill for growth.
Developers will face new fees and stricter engineering and lighting standards.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Commission - Nov 3, 2026
The city's big rewrite of zoning, subdivision and land development rules comes back for a final vote. It will shape what can be built and where for years to come.
City Commission - Oct 20, 2026
The city is replacing its patchwork of old zoning and development rules with one unified document, and jumping from 2015-era building codes to the 2024 editions. Both cleared first readings.
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City Commission - May 27, 2026
The city is consolidating 12+ ordinances into one modern development code with new housing types (patio homes, narrow lots), 2024 building codes, dark-sky lighting rules, and stronger drainage standards. Impact fees will make new development pay its share of water and sewer infrastructure, with adoption targeted for October 20.
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