Officials consider closing park-dedication loophole for Planned Unit Developments

Jan 6, 2026

Staff and the consultant proposed amending the ordinance to require park dedication from PUDs even when no formal subdivision occurs, aiming to align dedication obligations with increased development intensity.

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Steve Grittman told the council and commissions that the city's current ordinance links an 11% park-dedication requirement to subdivision activity, allowing some higher-density development to avoid fees when it proceeds without subdivision. "The key policy change discussed was adding PUDs to the ordinance language so that park dedication applies when land is developed without subdivision," Grittman said.

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