In August 2018, the City initiated the process to update and rewrite the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The City has hired and is working with McCool Development Solutions (MDS) to assist in this detailed process. Between August 2018 and January 2019, MDS prepared a diagnosis and assessment of the City’s current regulations, and, in close coordination with City Staff, made recommendations to City Council on key policies to be considered for implementation in the updated Zoning Ordinance.
From January 2019 through July 2019, MDS worked with Staff to draft approved key policies revisions, update land uses within zoning districts, revise development and design standards and amend sections of the Zoning Ordinance to comply with more recent Federal Court rulings.
The City has now started a series of public work sessions to gather feedback from the pubic on the proposed changes, with the first of 4 meetings occurring on August 19th. The next work session is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. with the Planning Commission.
The City Council and Planning Department encourage citizen involvement in this process and welcome comments and suggestions. Anyone interested can learn more and review proposals at: https://fountain.konveio.com/.
Modules 1-3 of the Zoning Ordinance update will be reviewed in September.
If Citizens have any further questions they can contact Fountain City Hall, Planning Department, at 719-322-2000.