Hello Neighbors,

I hope this finds you well. As you are no doubt aware, the City Council will soon be considering revisions to the Land Development Code. Please join us for a District 9 Town Hall on Thursday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. At that time, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak with my staff and me as well as the Land Development Code Revision Team.

This summer, City Manager Cronk sent a memo to Mayor Adler, Council Members, and staff with an update on this Land Development Code Revision process and a proposed timeline for the implementation of changes to the Code.

Highlights of City Manager Cronk's memo include:


  • On October 4th, this draft of the Code and Map will be released to the public.

  • The City Manager and staff are proposing a date of early December 2019 for the Council's consideration of first reading of this draft.

  • Leading up to this December target date, there will be opportunities for the public to weigh in. Please see this image below for a proposed timeline moving forward. Note that proposed dates in purple are subject to change based on Council direction and outcome of the public process.
I encourage you to follow this week's discussion on environmental regulations and the site plan process at a special-called City Council meeting this Thursday, September 26 at 2 p.m. You can watch this meeting live by tuning in to ATXN.

I invite you to attend public events to learn about the draft Code's impact on your neighborhoods and hope you will attend our District 9 Town Hall on Thursday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m at City Hall, located at 301 West 2nd St. You can park for free in the City Hall garage in any non-reserved spots; just bring your parking ticket in with you so that we can validate it. The garage entrance is located on Guadalupe between 2nd and Cesar Chavez. You may take the steps or the elevator to the ground floor.

In addition, the Land Development Code Revision team will host public events for community members to learn more about the draft Code following its release on October 4. While locations and event format are still being finalized, we can confirm the following dates and times for two public events, with more detail to come:
 
  • Saturday, October 19 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Location TBA
  • Wednesday, October 23 – 3 to 8 p.m., Location TBA

For updates and resources on the revision process, you may reference the Land Development Code Revision website, which includes periodic blog posts.

I hope to see you soon at an upcoming public event. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have questions or concerns!

All the best,

Council Member Kathie Tovo