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Committee reviews draft zoning/ordinance questions for climate action; members asked to provide feedback
Summary
Committee members reviewed draft questions from consultants intended to inform a climate-oriented zoning ordinance and were asked to provide feedback to staff by the end of the week; members suggested adding information on opposition and learning from peer communities.
Committee members reviewed draft consultant questions intended to support a zoning update tied to the climate action plan. Louis told the steering committee that consultants from Bolton & Menk circulated draft questions (sent by Leslie) and asked members to provide feedback by the end of the week.
Andrew Erickson said he appreciated the draft structure and asked for time to consider whether any substantive topics were missing, particularly practical outcomes: "how did you get to the point of enacting that ordinance, and then did it actually work as you intended?" he said. Members also recommended that consultants research opposition in peer communities so the city can anticipate likely concerns during adoption.
Why it matters: zoning changes tied to climate goals could affect development standards, EV infrastructure and other land-use regulations. The consultants' draft questions are intended to identify what has worked elsewhere and surface implementation challenges to inform a local ordinance.
Next steps: Louis asked committee members to send feedback to staff (Louis) by end of day Friday. No formal vote or ordinance language was adopted at the meeting; the item remains at the review stage.
