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Senate committee debate over bill to suspend zoning code ends with plan to continue talks
Summary
Senators, zoning officials and business representatives debated Senate Bill 24-23, which would suspend parts of the Commonwealth zoning code and related laws for five years. The committee did not advance the bill and agreed to further meetings with zoning officials, the bill author and other stakeholders.
Senate Bill 24-23, a proposal to suspend administration and implementation of the Commonwealth zoning code and related site and zoning law for five years, drew extended testimony from business owners, zoning officials and senators but was not adopted. The committee agreed to further review the measure and requested an additional meeting with zoning and other stakeholders.
The bill’s author, Senator Manny Castro, said the intent was not to abolish zoning but to "suspend it and reassess" because of inconsistencies and delays he and some constituents have experienced. "The bill is not to abolish zoning. We do recognize the value of having zoning in place," Castro said, adding that the goal is to "look at programmatic issues" and simplify processes for applicants.
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