Aldermen approve Sanders development plan (Promised Land Zoo) after expedited request
Mar 25, 2026
The board approved the final plan development for the Sanders property (Promised Land Zoo) and permitted a double‑read to accelerate work; the second reading passed 5–1, and the final reading passed 6–0. The plan allows agritainment, caretakers’ quarters and high‑density residential parcels tied to zoo operations.
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The Board of Aldermen approved the final plan development for the property known as the Sanders development, which will operate in conjunction with the Promised Land Zoo. Staff reported that the final plan mirrored the preliminary plan previously reviewed by the board and the Planning Commission, and staff recommended approval.
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