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← Thursday, May 28, 2026

Item 92 No final action

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This item tweaks an earlier ordinance governing the Downtown Density Bonus Program — the system that lets developers build bigger in exchange for community benefits. Specifically, it changes the timing for when the updated rules apply to projects seeking bonus square footage, and it pushes the date when the City Manager must come back to Council with proposed changes to the maximum base height in the Central Business District. The update has no fiscal impact.

The official agenda language

Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which concerns the Downtown Density Bonus Program, to change when the exhibits adopted in the ordinance can be applied to applications that seek bonus area under Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) and to modify the date when the City Manager is directed to return to City Council with a change to the maximum base height for Central Business District (CBD) zoning district. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

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The roll call

Withdrawn 0-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Withdrawn
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Withdrawn
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Withdrawn
  • José Velásquez D3 Withdrawn
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Withdrawn
  • Ryan Alter D5 Withdrawn
  • Krista Laine D6 Withdrawn
  • Mike Siegel D7 Withdrawn
  • Paige Ellis D8 Withdrawn
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Withdrawn
  • Marc Duchen D10 Withdrawn

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