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Pearland officials begin Unified Development Code rewrite, stress clarity and searchability
Summary
City staff, Planning & Zoning commissioners and council members opened a multi-session rewrite of Pearland's Unified Development Code, emphasizing simpler language, visual aids, consolidated procedures and improved online search features to make the code easier for residents, developers and staff to use.
City of Pearland officials on a joint council and Planning & Zoning Commission workshop discussed a rewrite of the city's Unified Development Code (UDC), focusing on clearer language, visual aids, streamlined procedures and better online searchability.
The rewrite project, led by consultant Claire Hempel of Design Workshop and City Community Development Director Vance Wiley, is organized as a four‑phase effort that began with a project kickoff and roadmap. The team said it is now in a deep‑dive phase to identify issues and develop recommended amendments, with a summarized memo due in early summer and additional workshops planned.
Officials said the current UDC is highly…
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