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City staff introduces sweeping Unified Development Code amendments including microdata centers and a project‑consent authorization
Summary
Staff presented proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code: new administrative exemption/waiver processes for city projects, changes to review authority names, new uses including light manufacturing and microdata centers (≤2,500 sq ft), expanded farmers-market allowances, and more administrative routes for minor SUP amendments; the item requires a public hearing.
City staff presented multiple amendments to the Unified Development Code intended to streamline some administrative processes, add clarified definitions and allow certain new land uses.
Key proposals include: (1) an administrative relief/exemption process and a new "project consent authorization" that permits the city to waive certain non‑zoning standards for city-sponsored projects with a public hearing mechanism; (2) replacing references to "planning director" with "director of development services"; (3) adding new permitted/conditional uses such as light manufacturing and a microdata center (defined as an enclosed IT module no greater than 2,500 square feet, often prefabricated and remotely monitored); and (4) expanding the ability for minor SUP amendments to be considered administratively rather than requiring a full public hearing when changes are modest. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval following two hearings on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23.
Staff noted state law preempts requiring an SUP for pawn shops in some districts, so that change requested by P&Z was not advanced. Councilors asked clarifying questions about the microdata center definition, project consent authorization language and appeals processes. The item proceeded as a public‑hearing item to be considered by council.
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