Committee flags code friction that may deter small businesses and developers
Members described routine requirements (soil tests, curb/gutter, zoning limits) that can add tens of thousands in upfront costs, discussed variance and zoning-change processes and urged the committee to identify low‑cost, quick fixes to improve the city’s reputation with developers.
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Committee members raised concrete examples of local code and infrastructure requirements that can deter small businesses and developers — and discussed how the city might address those barriers from a policy perspective.
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