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Heath staff seeks consultant to rewrite zoning and subdivision codes; RFQ open through Jan. 30
Summary
City staff told the Planning and Zoning Commission they have posted an RFQ to hire a consultant to modernize Heaths zoning and subdivision ordinances to match the June 2025 comprehensive plan; applications are open through Jan. 30 and staff aims to present a contract to council in March. Commissioners asked about selection role, HOA limits and staged check-ins.
City planning staff on Monday asked the Heath Planning and Zoning Commission to review a request for qualifications to hire a consultant to rewrite the citys zoning regulations and subdivision ordinance, saying the effort will align local codes with the comprehensive plan adopted in June 2025. Applications are posted through the procurement portal and on professional channels; staff said the deadline is Jan. 30 and it hopes to recommend a contract to the City Council by the March meeting.
The work aims to replace inconsistent, outdated code language last overhauled in 2005 and to make the land-development code searchable and easier to use. "We want codes that are clear," a city staff member said, listing priorities that include preserving Heaths rural, outdoor character, refining the Town Center Overlay, codifying drought-tolerant landscaping and dark-sky strategies, and addressing emerging issues such as short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units.
Why it matters: staff told commissioners the rewrite is required to implement the recently adopted…
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