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Council amends 2026 Planning Commission work plan and authorizes up to $25,000 for consultant work
Summary
Council removed a proposed review of building heights in R‑4 and HCB zones from the Planning Commission’s 2026 work plan, approved the amended plan and authorized administration to hire a consultant (not to exceed $25,000) to handle Title 15 code amendments required by state law.
Uniontown — The city council on March 9 approved an amended 2026 Planning Commission and Community Development work plan after debating whether to reopen a prior building‑height change in R‑4 and HCB zoning.
Council member McClure told the council the committee agreed not to reopen the R‑4 and HCB building‑height discussion, citing a recent, lengthy review and concern about consuming staff resources. The council voted to remove that specific building‑height topic from the work plan. With that amendment tabled, the council approved the remainder of the work plan items, which include battery energy storage system regulation, co‑living ordinance work required by House Bill 1998, consolidated permitting in response to HB 5290, and zoning code adjustments related to solar arrays and sewer plan amendments.
Council then approved a separate motion to authorize administration to contract for outside consultant work for Title 15 amendments as needed to comply with state law, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $25,000. Council member Clark made the follow‑up motion; it carried on a voice vote.
Why it matters: The work plan sets the docket of land‑use and code items the commission and staff will prioritize this year. Authorizing a consultant acknowledges limited staff capacity and signals an expedited approach to meet state statutory deadlines.
What’s next: Staff will hire or contract the consultant and return with proposed ordinance language and findings as items reach the Planning Commission and council for formal review.
