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Council rezones 32 acres at Caldwell Executive Airport to airport district, approves accompanying ordinance
Summary
The council unanimously rezoned eight parcels (about 32.34 acres) surrounding the Caldwell Executive Airport from M‑1 light industrial to AD (airport district). The council also adopted the implementing ordinance by title.
Caldwell — The Caldwell City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for parcels at the Caldwell Executive Airport on May 5, moving approximately 32.34 acres from M‑1 (light industrial) to AD (airport district) zoning.
Planner Garlene Davis told council the parcels were annexed and originally zoned M‑1 in 2006 but are designated in the airport master plan for airport use. The planning department and the hearing examiner recommended approval. Davis said the rezone is intended to align city zoning with the airport master plan and FAA guidance.
Scott Swanson, Caldwell’s director of aviation, told the council the change removes a recurring need for special permits and simplifies future airport development. “Doing the right thing is getting in rezoning all that property to airport district,” Swanson said.
Council subsequently passed, by unanimous voice vote, the ordinance that implements the zoning change (bill 88, ordinance 36‑49). The ordinance was sponsored and moved by Councilor Allgood and seconded from the dais.
Why it matters: The rezoning consolidates airport‑related parcels under a single, more restrictive airport district that staff says will protect airport operations, align with the comprehensive plan and reduce administrative steps for future airport projects.
Ending: City staff said the parcels are city‑owned and that no private property is affected by this action. The rezone and ordinance will be reflected in zoning maps and recorded per standard procedures.
