Regulatory Planning Team
What We Do
The Regulatory Planning team provides staffing support to the City’s special exceptions board.
- Zoning Hearing Examiner (ZHE) - The ZHE has authority to review and decide requests for special exceptions to the Integrated Development Ordinance, including most variances, expansions of nonconforming uses or structures, and conditional uses. The ZHE also reviews and decides solar rights permits.
The Regulatory Planning team also prepares, submits, and guides the annual update to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) through the City's review and decision process. This team also help administer and interpret the IDO as questions come up from staff, property owners, and the public.
How We Serve You
The Regulatory Planning team is available to assist you with guidance about zoning questions, as well as answering questions about the ZHE process. The Regulatory Planning team engages the public throughout the IDO Annual Update process. If your community has questions about the City's land use, planning, and zoning framework, we are here to help.
Resources
- Integrated Development Ordinance
- Office of Neighborhood Coordination Forms
- Pre-application Review Team (PRT) Meetings
- Pre-submittal Neighborhood Meeting Requirement in the IDO
- Post-submittal Facilitated Meetings
- Public Notice in the IDO
- Publications (All Plans & Studies)
LUPZ Hearing Information
The Regulatory Planning team submits proposed changes to the IDO to EPC and compiles the case record for transmittal to City Council, which is the ultimate planning and zoning authority at the City.
- To track EPC cases, visit:
- To track legislation through City Council, visit:
Contact Us
For inquiries, please contact the Regulatory Planning Team Lead:
- Michael Vos: [email protected] or (505) 924-3825