The City of Lafayette announced an update to its land use code intended to make it easier to create walkable neighborhoods, increase housing choices and support small businesses, a City staff member said. "Every city has a planning rule book, often referred to as a land use code. It shapes how we grow, what gets built, where, and how," the staff member said.

City staff said the modernized code will focus on connecting neighborhoods, improving transportation, protecting the environment and establishing clearer rules for developers, residents and businesses. "Here in Lafayette, our current code is making it harder to create walkable neighborhoods, offer more housing choices, and support small businesses. That's why we're updating it to reflect our community's vision and future," the staff member said.

Staff urged residents to review materials and provide feedback online. "Your input matters. Visit lafayette.gov/landusecode to learn more and help shape the future of our city," the staff member said. The announcement did not specify a schedule for public hearings, draft release dates or explicit next steps.

The announcement described the update as a broad modernization of zoning and land use rules rather than a single project or ordinance; no formal vote or adoption occurred during the recorded remarks. Additional details about proposed code changes, timelines, public meeting dates or associated funding were not specified in the transcript.