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Commission discusses dormant Planned Development Districts; asks council liaison for direction and staff to compile list
Summary
The commission held a workshop on dormant Planned Development Districts (PDDs), discussed legal risks and implementation options and asked the city council liaison to clarify the council’s objectives; staff will compile information and return with options.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a workshop discussion on May 8 about “dormant” Planned Development Districts (PDDs) — PDDs granted specific entitlements that have not been developed — and possible criteria or procedures the city could use to identify, notify and take action regarding dormant PDDs.
Councilor Roberts, who had placed the item on the council’s referral list, explained the council is looking for guidance on how to classify PDDs as dormant, how to engage property owners, and legal boundaries and risks for any action to change entitlements. Commissioners and participants discussed that PDDs are individualized zoning tools that can offer a mix of uses and densities; several speakers cautioned that state law and constitutional takings doctrine limit the city’s ability to remove entitlements without careful process and due notice. The city attorney warned that maintaining accurate records and confirming independent activity with other agencies (for example, state permits or FEMA filings) is important because such activity can keep a project from being considered dormant.
Commissioners asked staff to produce a clear, consolidated list of PDDs flagged as dormant (or inactive) and related documentation for future review. The council liaison agreed to seek clearer direction from the City Council on prioritization and any specific objectives. The commission did not take regulatory action at the workshop; members discussed options such as a regular reporting schedule for PDD status, minimal criteria for inactivity (for example, two years without submittals to city permitting), and outreach protocols to property owners before any rezoning is initiated.
Ending: Staff will compile a list of PDDs, and the council liaison will report back with council direction; the commission signaled it wants a formal process and clear criteria before initiating any rezoning or other regulatory actions.
