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Zoning code overhaul companion legislation
The city's big zoning realignment is coming, and council wants written answers before voting: how the new downtown mixed-use boundaries differ from Center City, what it means for property tax exemptions, and who's affected by every district change. The companion cross-reference bills were held.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
CriticalZoning
Zoning Code Alignment Project (ZAP)
The city is continuing public engagement on the Zoning Alignment Project, with upcoming council hearings scheduled to walk through the zoning code.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026