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Covington council, planning commission review 2026 work plan amid mounting state mandates
Summary
Community Development Director Salina Lyons presented the Planning Commission's 2026 work plan to the Covington City Council and Planning Commission, highlighting completed housing mandates, pending code updates tied to climate and subdivision rules, limited grant funding and heavy consultant reliance to meet state deadlines.
Community Development Director Salina Lyons told the Covington City Council and Planning Commission at a Feb. 24 joint session that the Planning Commission's 2026 work plan centers on implementing recent mandates and finishing several major code updates.
Lyons said the department has split the packet into two parts: the Planning Commission's work program and the broader Community Development department work plan. She noted the commission's priorities are guided by the city's strategic plan and the recently adopted comprehensive plan, and that staff will rely on a mix of in‑house capacity and consultants to complete legislative work.
The presentation listed successes from the last cycle, including completion of housing mandates, drafting a climate resiliency and…
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