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Council adopts Economic Development District zoning ordinance to speed project review
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 2026‑10 to create a new Economic Development District (Article 5.23) in the Calera zoning code; planning and zoning recommended unanimous approval and council adopted the district by unanimous consent to encourage development and require plats to pass through planning and zoning.
The Calera City Council adopted Ordinance 2026‑10, amending the zoning ordinance to establish a new Economic Development District (Article 5.23). Planning and zoning had reviewed the proposal and recommended it unanimously; the council opened the public hearing, heard no speakers, and adopted the ordinance by unanimous roll call.
City staff described the district as an economic driver that would overlay portions of Highway 25 and 31 near the interstate and enable coordinated review of plats and development proposals. "That's an economic driver, of course," a staff presenter said, adding the process will still require plats to come through planning and zoning for final review and approval. Council sought unanimous consent and adopted the ordinance so the developer pathway is in place to advance projects that meet the district's thresholds.
The ordinance creates standards, including economic‑benefit stipulations and job‑creation expectations, to guide future plats and development proposals. The council approved the measure on unanimous vote and directed staff to proceed with implementation steps and any required mapping or administrative updates to the zoning code.
