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This ordinance amends Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require that district council members be notified of any unenforceable conditions related to approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their associated development plans. The intent is to improve transparency and communication regarding zoning conditions that cannot be enforced.

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require district council member notice of unenforceable conditions associated with approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their associated development plans (Proposal No. 2026Z-007TX-001).

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Introduced 2/24/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/19/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code concerning specific plan zoning districts.
  • 2Requires notification to district council members about unenforceable conditions in approved SP zoning districts.
  • 3Applies to both the specific plan zoning districts and their associated development plans.

This ordinance amends Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require that district council members be notified of any unenforceable conditions related to approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their associated development plans. The intent is to improve transparency and communication regarding zoning conditions that cannot be enforced.

Affects
District Council MembersDevelopers with Specific Plan zoning districtsPlanning and Zoning Committee

Legislative history

5/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/26/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/18/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Cortese 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 Cortese moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/23/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
4/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Cortese moved that the bill be passed on first reading and to defer the bill to the May 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
2/24/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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