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Multifamily Zoning Update
Public Involvement

The Multifamily Code Update is focused on providing an opportunity for citizens to generate ideas and input about updating the Multifamily Code.

Timeline

Date
Task

August - September 2005

Focus groups – identified issues to be addressed
Conduct research on issues identified in focus groups

October 2005 - March 2006

Prepare concept and background reports

Early April 2006

Public review of preliminary draft of Multifamily Zoning Concept Report

May 3, 2006

Public meeting to discuss the preliminary Multifamily Zoning Concept report

May through December 2006

Public meetings and comment period on concept recommendations

September 26, 2007

Public review draft of Multifamily code available

October 15, 2007

Public meeting to discuss draft Multifamily code

Late 2007/early 2008

Mayor submits new Multifamily zoning recommendations to Council for review and adoption

Past Events

October 15th, 2007 OPEN HOUSE: DPD held a public open house in October 2007 to discuss proposed multifamily code changes.  View the presentation boards, zoning maps for Capitol Hill, Lake City, and Columbia City. 

May 3rd 2006 OPEN HOUSE: View the notes from small group discussions that were part of the public meeting held in May 2006.

2005 FOCUS GROUP: View the meeting notes and materials from the seven focus group meetings held in August and September.

Last Updated: October 22, 2007
Quick Reference

What's New

News Release: Mayor Announces New Townhome Regulations

Proposal Summary and FAQ

Mayor's Recommended Ordinance

Report on Mayor's Recommendations

 

Multifamily 10/15/07
Meeting Materials 

Multifamily Executive Summary

Multifamily Examples of New Development

Multifamily Code Update Frequently Asked Questions

Draft Multifamily Ordinance
(Available 12/3/07)

Draft Multifamily Ordinance, reference corrections
(Available 12/3/07)

Draft Multifamily Ordinance
(Available 9/25/07)

Multifamily Report, Draft Proposal

DPD GIS: See a zoning map of your area. Search by address, intersection or place name.

PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS
Urban Neighborhoods - Working with the Community to Improve Multifamily Zoning  - April 12, 2006

Summary of the preliminary recommendations - June 2006

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