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Planning staff previewed a unified development code, corridor and park planning as city updates growth policies
Summary
Planning staff described work on a unified development code, park and trail planning, an upcoming future land use update, and coordination with the county on thoroughfare plans; staff said the code will address subdivision design, connectivity and landscaping and will be aligned with public feedback on trails and shade.
Planning staff presented an overview of ongoing land‑use policy work, including a unified development code update, a parks and trails master plan, and a future land‑use plan update focused on major corridors.
Staff said the unified development code will consolidate zoning, subdivision, signage and screening regulations into a single document and will propose subdivision design standards that favor connectivity over isolated cul‑de‑sacs. Staff said they are reviewing public input for the park and trail master plan and will coordinate with the county’s trail master plan to align trail connections and thoroughfare planning.
Presenters noted some inconsistencies between the county’s proposed thoroughfare (including schematic six‑lane alignments) and the city’s plan for lower‑capacity, tree‑lined streets in some locations; staff said they will work with county planners to align the plans. Staff also said they will update the city’s fee schedule so that development pays its fair share for in‑house planning reviews and related services.
Why it matters: Unified codes, corridor plans and clearer standards for subdivision design will shape how and where the city grows, influence infrastructure needs and affect future developer and resident expectations.
What’s next: Planning staff said they will return with a code draft, a corridor/future land use update for FM 6, and fee schedule recommendations tied to in‑house staffing needs.
