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Consultant presents UDO diagnostic; council stresses clarity and retained oversight
Summary
HDR presented a diagnostic report recommending consolidation and reorganization of McHenry's development code into a Unified Development Ordinance to improve clarity, predictability and walkability; council members welcomed readability improvements but cautioned against removing elected oversight or making non-enforceable expectations.
Parker McDowell of HDR presented a diagnostic report to the McHenry City Council on Jan. 20 outlining next steps toward a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
McDowell said HDR’s review identified that McHenry’s development regulations are scattered and text-heavy, noting the city currently has 23 zoning districts. HDR recommended reorganizing content, consolidating some districts, creating a central use table, and using graphics and tables to make the code easier to navigate for residents and applicants. The presentation emphasized…
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