The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for annual updates to the Code in order to modify procedures and standards for workability and administrative efficiency, eliminate unnecessary development costs, and to update the procedures and standards to reflect changes in the law or the state of the art in land use planning and urban design.

In the sixty (60) day period prior to September 1st of each year, any person may provide a request for amendment to the Code to the City Secretary. The request for amendment shall be labeled an “Annual Update Request” and shall include a summary of the proposed changes, the reason for the proposed changes, and suggested text amendments. Annual Update Requests shall serve a legitimate purpose.

The City Secretary shall receive the proposed amendments within the sixty (60) days preceding September 1st and shall refer the proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission by October 1st of each year.

The Planning and Zoning Commission may conduct workshops to informally discuss the Annual Update Requests with interested neighborhoods, developers, homebuilders, design professionals, and other stakeholders in the development process.

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall refer the Annual Update Requests to the City Council with recommendations for amendments to the Code by December 1st of each year.

See Chapter 1.00: General Provisions for complete, detailed information.