9.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/17/2026
- From:
- Tiffany Antol, Zoning Code Manager
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-06: An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, amending the Flagstaff City Code, Title 11, General Plans and Subdivision, Chapter 11-20: Subdivision and Land Split Regulations, Division 11-20.40: Subdivision Procedures and Requirements; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances, severability, authority for clerical corrections, and establishing an effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
At the March 17, 2026 Council Meeting:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2026-06 by title only for the first time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2026-06 by title only (if approved above)
At the April 7, 2026 Council Meeting:
3) Read Ordinance No. 2026-06 by title only for the final time
4) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2026-06 by title only (if approved above)
5) Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-06
Executive Summary:
This amendment removes the requirement for dedications affiliated with a subdivision plat to be accepted by Council prior to recording. This will make the subdivision review process completely administrative. Staff continues to adjust the code to comply with the requirements HB 2447 which now requires that municipalities review subdivision plats administratively.
Financial Impact:
There are no anticipated financial impacts affiliated with the proposed City Code Amendment.
Policy Impact:
There are no anticipated policy impacts affiliated with the proposed City Code Text Amendment.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
There have been no previous Council decisions on this ordinance.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
The City Council may adopt, modify, or deny the proposed amendment.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
High Performing Governance - Serve the public by providing high quality customer service.
Connection to Regional Plan:
Goal ED.1. Create a healthy environment for business by ensuring transparent, expeditious, and predictable government processes.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
CR-1: Ensure all mitigation actions improve Flagstaff's ability to adapt to the future.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
Create 4: Amend the Flagstaff Zoning Code to facilitate the development of all housing types.