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Updates to Downtown Density Bonus Program and Building Height Review

Original title: Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which concerns the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to change when the exhibits adopted in the ordinance can be applied to applications that seek bonus area under Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) and to modify the date when the City Manager is directed to return to City Council with a change to the maximum base height for Central Business District (CBD) zoning district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The ordinance changes the timing for when developers can apply specific density bonus rules to their projects and delays the City Manager's report on potential increases to maximum base building heights in the downtown area.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Developers

Developers seeking bonus area under the Downtown Density Bonus Program must adhere to the updated timeline for applying ordinance exhibits.

City Manager

The City Manager is subject to a new deadline for reporting on Central Business District height regulations to the City Council.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance modifies the application timeline for downtown density bonus exhibits and adjusts the deadline for the City Manager to report back on potential changes to maximum building heights in the Central Business District.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends the previously adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063.
  • The ordinance changes the effective application date for exhibits related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program under Section 25-2-586.
  • The City Manager's deadline to report to City Council regarding changes to the maximum base height for the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district is modified.
  • The item is classified as having no fiscal impact.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 26-1898.
  • The item was introduced on May 19, 2026.
  • The item is currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' and categorized as 'Consent'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ordinance change the actual density bonus rules?
The ordinance changes the timing of when the adopted exhibits can be applied to applications, rather than changing the bonus rules themselves.
Will this change affect my taxes or city spending?
No, the document states that this item has no fiscal impact.
When will the City Manager report on downtown building heights?
The ordinance modifies the date for this report, though the specific new date is not provided in the summary text.

Why It Matters

The ordinance changes the timing for when developers can apply specific density bonus rules to their projects and delays the City Manager's report on potential increases to maximum base building heights in the downtown area.

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Administrative Delay in Zoning Review

The ordinance indicates a shift in the timeline for reviewing downtown building height limits, suggesting a potential delay in the City's broader downtown development strategy.

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Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body considering the ordinance.”Map →
otherSection 25-2-586“The specific code section governing the Downtown Density Bonus Program.”Map →
personCity Manager“Directed to report back on CBD zoning height changes.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy15
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