Decatur approves McKenna contract to update comprehensive plan and create unified development ordinance

Jun 15, 2026

Council approved a $200,000 planning contract with McKenna Associates — DUATS will reimburse the city — to update the comprehensive plan and produce a unified development ordinance with kickoff in July and planned adoption by December 2027.

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The Decatur City Council voted to approve an agreement with McKenna Associates to prepare a comprehensive plan and a unified development ordinance, with kickoff expected in July and final adoption targeted for December 2027. "If approved tonight, we will begin kickoff in July and with plans to have final adoption by December 2027," Economic and Community Development Director Lacey Elsey told the council, describing a process that includes charrettes, public engagement and school involvement.

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