Planning & Zoning commissioners on Oct. 23 deferred a City Council referral on drainage regulation changes and asked staff to present coordinated amendments after completing internal review and receiving findings from the city’s code diagnostic consultant.

The referral aims to clarify when drainage studies are required and to reduce staff discretion. Commissioners and staff noted that Friese & Nichols is preparing a broader code diagnostic and that drainage standards in Chapter 10 will be reviewed in that context. Staff recommended integrating any ordinance changes with the consultant’s diagnostic and an engineering review so that Chapter 10 revisions conform to technical standards and the city’s practices.

Motion and vote: The commission voted to defer the drainage ordinance work until staff brings back proposed Chapter 10 amendments and consultant input; the motion passed unanimously among commissioners present.

Next steps: Staff will coordinate with Friese & Nichols and public‑works personnel, compile recommended Chapter 10 amendments, and bring them to the commission for review when ready.