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Page 2 of 3 As a next step, staff is looking for direction from the City Council on the proposed zoning code revisions from HKGi. This feedback will be shared with the consultants and incorporated into the draft ordinance language that is being prepared. Items for discussion include consideration of the following: • Base Zoning Districts – Below is the table of existing and proposed base zoning districts. • District Purpose Statements - In line with the changes to the base zoning districts shown above, HKGi is recommending updated purpose statements that are simplified, removes references to specific standards, and better match how the districts are being applied within the city. • Expanded Access to Housing – HKGi has prepared the proposed use table for residential zoning districts. The consultants are not proposing to remove Conditional Uses altogether but are recommending that the City consider transitioning to Permitted with Standards. This would allow the City to apply the same conditions and would remove some barriers to development (i.e. application review time and expense). o Permitted Use has few additional standards beyond the usual lot and site requirements such as lot size, yard setbacks, height, impervious coverage, etc. o Conditional Use requires a public hearing to ensure that any potential impacts to surrounding properties are mitigated through conditions that are tailored to the specific use and circumstances. o Permitted with Standards do not require a public hearing but do have additional performance requirements listed in code that must be evaluated by Planning staff to ensure they are being met before a proposed project may apply for a building permit. o Additionally, the City Council should provide direction on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or tiny homes being included in the land use table. ADUs were discussed briefly at the October 28, 2024, Joint Work Session with the Planning