Study Timeline

The study will involve three phases from fall 2025 through the end of 2026. You’ll be able to share your thoughts throughout the entire process in the form of questionnaires, in-person public events and online tools. The final phase will be developing Zoning Ordinance amendments for the public hearings in winter 2026. Public participation will ensure the study reflects the feedback of the community.

Understanding the Issues in fall 2025, Develop Policy Options in winter 2026, Feedback on Policy Options in spring/summer 2026 and develop Zoning Ordinance amendments in fall 2026 with community outreach and engagement through the entire process.

Fall/Winter 2025 – Phase 1 of community engagement to develop a shared understanding of the issues

Winter 2026 – Summarize feedback from community engagement and begin to evaluate policy options

Spring 2026 – Phase 2 of community engagement on draft policy options

Summer 2026 – Summarize feedback on policy options and begin drafting language for Zoning Ordinance amendments

Fall 2026 – Phase 3 of engagement on draft Zoning Ordinance amendments

Winter 2026 – Public hearings on Zoning Ordinance amendments