Discussion and possible directions to staff on any and all matters regarding the Downtown Mixed Use Zoning Project.  (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning and Zoning)

The project is to rezone an area of approximately 40 acres located in the downtown area of the city. The area is shown and designated on the attached location map; it contains a mixture of zoning (C-1) and (C-2). The proposed zoning for this area is Mixed-Use Zoning District (MU).

Over the years, this area has developed in a manner that has resulted in a mixture of uses, some of which are consistent with the current zoning, while others are not. As a result, the area has many properties considered legal non-conforming uses. A legal nonconforming use may continue only in the manner and to the extent that it existed before its current zoning. This has caused a problem for many residents in the area as they cannot do any modifications to existing homes and it has limited the construction of commercial uses. 

The purpose of this project is to alleviate the current issues and promote economic development in that area. 

Tentative Schedule
Week of March 4, 2019: Public Outreach Meeting #1
Week of March 18, 2019: Public Outreach Meeting #2
Week of April 15, 2019: Public Outreach Meeting #3 (if necessary)
May 14, 2019: Planning and Zoning Commission Review and Public Hearing
June 5, 2019: City Council Work Session Review
June 12, 2019: Public Hearing and Action