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Commission endorses public‑participation plan for Carefree zoning‑code update, asks for developer outreach and FAQs
Summary
Planning commissioners voted to refer a public‑participation plan for a zoning‑code update to the Town Council after consultant Matt Kaye (Michael Baker International) outlined outreach goals, tools and a proposed 12–16 month timeline; commissioners asked staff to include developers as a distinct target group and to publish FAQs.
The Town of Carefree Planning & Zoning Commission on Jan. 15 voted to recommend to the Town Council a public‑participation plan for a zoning‑code update presented by Michael Baker International consultant Matt Kaye.
Kaye told commissioners the update responds to the recently ratified general plan and occasional state or federal regulatory changes. The goal is to modernize the zoning code while balancing predictability and flexibility, Kaye said, and to use a mix of outreach tools including a project website, e‑notice mailing list, pop‑ups, recorded workshops and targeted surveys.
Why it matters: Updating the zoning code shapes how development is reviewed and what land uses are permitted. Commissioners said…
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