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This ordinance amends Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district. The overlay aims to regulate commercial development to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council after committee review and amendments.

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to creating a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district (Proposal No. 2025Z-006TX-001).

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Introduced 6/23/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 10/21/2025

What it does

  • 1Creation of a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district within the Metropolitan Code.
  • 2Amendments to zoning chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 to incorporate overlay regulations.
  • 3Procedural steps including public hearings, committee amendments, and council votes leading to passage.

This ordinance amends Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district. The overlay aims to regulate commercial development to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas. The legislation was passed by the Metropolitan Council after committee review and amendments.

Affects
Commercial property developersResidents and businesses within the overlay districtMetropolitan Planning and Zoning Committee

Version history

This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.

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Activity timeline

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  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-909

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-909

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-909

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Ordinance- Taylor - Commercial Compatibility Overlay - Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-909

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-909

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-909

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Ordinance- Taylor - Commercial Compatibility Overlay - Exhibit A

Legislative history

10/31/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/23/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Taylor offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (37): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/20/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/25/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Taylor moved to defer the bill to the October 9, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
8/8/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Taylor moved to pass the bill on first reading and defer the public hearing to the September 2, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
6/24/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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