AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2026-08, amending the City's Development Code and associated design manual to, among other things, update applicability and processes for certain development permits; update provisions concerning parkland dedication requirements; establish an optional Development Overlay Regulating Plan to accompany zoning change requests; provide standards for new and emerging development types within the Land Use Matrix; update and clarify landscaping and tree mitigation requirements for new development; correct typos and inconsistencies, and update the code to reflect recent changes to state law; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-08 on the first of two readings.
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Meeting date: March 3, 2026
Department: Planning & Development Services
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: On August 19, 2025, City Council provided initial authorization to update the Land Development Code. This update will help implement the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan (adopted on October 15, 2024), improve development processes, align with state law, and address new types of development.
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