ITEM TITLE:
Community Development Projects Report
SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Community Development Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: n/a
Unencumbered Balance: n/a
Funding Source: n/a
RECOMMENDATION:
Report only
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
During the Department Operations Report discussion with City Council, members requested additional details regarding the Community Development Department’s budget requests for 2026 projects.
Now that the City Manager budget review process is complete, we have an updated vision for projects and contractual service requests for the Community Development Department.
Ongoing Projects:
Title 15 Building Code Revision - Adoption of the 2021 IBC, IRC, and associated codes
Title 16 Subdivision Code Revision - Update of code to align with Plan Valdez and Title 17
Zoning Code Guide - educational materials for public related to revised zoning code
Housing Needs Assessment - final study expected by end of 2025
Building Permit Software Implementation - ongoing implementation of new permitting software
Upcoming Projects:
Title 15 Building Code Amendment - Developing local amendments relating to rehabilitation and replacement of mobile/manufactured homes
Title 4 Disposition of City Land Code Revision - Revision of title related to sale and lease of city land
Subdivision Code Guide - educational materials for public related to revised subdivision code
Building Code Guide - educational materials for public related to 2021 building codes and local amendments to help individuals and developers navigate the permitting process
Safer Streets for All Grant Project- The City was awarded a Safer Streets For All Grant in 2025 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. The project will begin during 2026. Final schedule is dependent on RFQ process.
2025 Land Use Procedures Revision - Procedures adopted by City Council in 2005 that provide additional guidance for the sale and lease of city-owned land. Will be updated following the revision of Title 4
Budget Request Projects:
Title 15 Building Code Amendment - relating to rehabilitation and replacement of mobile/manufactured homes - $50,000 requested in 2026 budget
Building Code Guide & Educational Materials - $15,000 requested in 2026 budget
Subdivision Code Guide & Educational Materials - 10,000 requested in 2026 budget