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ua, me of computer generated forma~ format. Since [date], the district
<br /> map has been amended [numbed times. Amendments have been as
<br /> · follows: [Describe nature of zoning map amendments andprovide
<br /> amendment number by year]. ' ~
<br /> iThe [localgovernment name] [does ordoes not] maintain a
<br /> current comprehensive plan separate and distinct from the zoning
<br /> code and map. [Provide discussion of the current status of the local
<br /> gqvernment's comprehensiveplan].
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<br /> Comment: If no comprehensive plan exists, it is strongly
<br /> recommended that one be completed before proceeding to a
<br /> ZOning code revision.
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<br /> CURRENT ISSUES.
<br /> While the consultant is to advise the [localgovernment] on desirable
<br /> c,hanges in the current zoning code, the [localgovernment name] has
<br /> identified a number of areas that it wishes the consultant to address
<br /> itl the project's initial stages. These include: [Describe c~rrent topics
<br /> that the local goveenme~t wants. addressed in ...... the code revision]:
<br /> Comment: Common problem areas include: bulk standards;
<br /> parking standards; landscaping and screening requirements;
<br /> definitions (especially those that relate to the definition of
<br /> '~family'); industrial performance standards; code organization;
<br /> new uses not included in original code; conditional uses vs. uses
<br /> 0ermitted as-of-right; planned unit developments; site plan
<br /> review; adequacy of decision-making criteria for discretionary
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<br />· III. Sco~,E of S~}tmCES; T~Ks
<br /> This scope is described in terms of generlc tasks that'the consultant or
<br /> c6nsultant team is expected to perform. The consultant may wish to
<br /> restate or reorganize this scope in more specific steps or task contenu
<br /> or propose different interim work products. Where the scope of
<br /> services calls for a public review of a work product by the planning
<br /> c6mmission, the consultant is to submit the work product at least
<br /> [20] working days before the meeting, unless otherwise specified.
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<br /> TASKS - ' - .. · · ':: ' .~ '
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<br /> (1) Hold initial meetings with planning commisskm and Others.
<br /> Before starting formal work, the consultant is to meet with the
<br /> planning commission to discuss overall project goals and issues
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<br /> ~ and schedule for revle.w of work products. The consultant may
<br />· . also wish to interview planning commission members individu-
<br /> = ally as well as other code users such as [builders, architects,
<br />, -. engineers, develop'ers, previous apislib, ants for permits; local
<br />': ~', 'governmeni Code administrators'such ks zon!fig'inspect6r, lb&l
<br /> ''legislative body membei's, -the 16cai g6v:e~:nment chiefexecutlve
<br /> 7 officer such as the mayor or'city manager, thfi'lgv&.director, and
<br /> -..board of zoning appeals Membets, and members of relevant .
<br /> community or interest groups such as civic assooations,
<br /> affordable housing advocates, or environmentalists]. The
<br /> - consultant will prepare a short memorandum, not to exceed
<br /> [20] double-spaced pages, summarizing the results of these
<br /> meetings. WORKV~Ot>UCT: [20] copies of summary memoran-
<br /> dum on meetings with planning commission and others.
<br /> Prepare technical review of zoning code. The consultant is to
<br /> prepare a technical review of the zoning code. This review will
<br /> be made against the backdrop of issues identified in the initial
<br /> meetings and in this RFP, changes in relevant federal and state
<br /> case and statutory law, the consultant's experience with or knowl-
<br /> . edge of practices in other communities, and the consultant's
<br /> knowledge of innovative zoning and land-use control practices.
<br /> The consultant should review m,nutes of the planning commis-
<br /> sion and board of zoning appeals for the past siveral years to
<br /> identify any recurring problems in zoning c6de administration.
<br /> The technical review will assess the adequacy of the existing
<br /> text of the zoning code in terms of its structure and
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<br /> land uses; number and type of zoning districts; permit fees;
<br /> enforcement; and changes required by amendments to state or
<br /> federal statutes, such as the federal Fair Housing Act
<br /> Amendments of 1988 or the federal Religious Freedom
<br /> Restoration Act of 1993.
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<br /> The process expected to be employed will stimulate public
<br />review and discussion of issues and alternatives available to the
<br />[localgovernmen~. The process is to include mechanisms to inform
<br />citizens and users of the code about the consultant's proposals at
<br />various stages of the work program and to encourage their
<br />comment and response. A minimum of [12] public meetings,
<br />including public hearings with the planning commission and [name
<br />of local government legislative body, such as the ciO/council] will be
<br />required. The [localgovernment name] will be responsible for .
<br />advertising all public hearings.
<br />Comment A substantial portion of the project's cost will be
<br />related to the number of meetings the consultant is to attend,
<br />especially if travel involves airfare. The RFP can handle this by
<br />specifying the number of meetings the consultant is to attend,
<br />being generous about the time estimate, or by specifying a
<br />minimum number of meetings and asking the consultant to
<br />provide additional per-meeting cost estimates. Because travel
<br />costs vary by time of year, consultants may want to be
<br />compensated for reasonable actual travel costs per meeting, but
<br />on a not-to-exceed basis.
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<br /> organization, existing zoning districts and district standards,
<br /> regulations of general applicability, definitions, and zoning
<br /> code procedures. Except for'the analysis of the code's structure
<br /> and organizarlon, the technical review is to address the
<br /> following elements for each provision: (a) regulatory purpose;
<br /> (b) optimum condition; (c) findings; and (d) a raring of the
<br /> adequacy of each provision based on a system of the
<br /> consultant's choice. In the technical review, the consultant shall
<br /> identify and dlscuis new concept* and approaches that the
<br /> [localgovernment name] could consider for inclusion in the
<br /> draft zoning code. WORK~aODUCr.. [20] copies of the technical
<br /> review and discussion of new concepts and appro, aches..
<br />(3) Prepare outline ofpr0po}ed zoning code and standard format.
<br /> Based on the technical review, the consultant will prepare a
<br /> proposed detailed outline of the draft zoning code and a format
<br /> for the appearance ora typical page, based on consultation with
<br /> the [law director or other local govemment attorney], wor~K.
<br /> ~ODt~CT! [:}0] C?p!es of the proposed 9utline and format.
<br />(4) Present'technical review and proposed zoning code outline to
<br /> the planning commission. The'con}ultant will pres.ent the
<br /> technical review and proposed zoning code outline to the
<br /> planning commission and obtain general agreement about the
<br /> scopq and nature of the proposed changes to the zoning code.
<br />(5) Draft zoning code in modules. The consultant is to draft the
<br /> zoning code. The consultant is to present the code to the
<br /> planning commission in distinct modules that will permit easy
<br /> review. At the consultant's option, these may be grouped into
<br /> the following divisions: (a) definitions; (b) general proyisions;
<br /> (c) zoning district regulations; (d) special development
<br /> standards applicable to one or more uses or districts; and (e)
<br /> administration and enforcement [including permit and
<br /> application fees].wOP, K P~ODUOr: [20] copies of each module.
<br />(6) Review modhles with planning commission. The consultant is
<br /> to meet with the planning commission to review each module
<br /> and modify it as appropriate. The number of meetings is at the
<br /> option of the consultant. [The consultant shall also provide the
<br /> local government with a memorandum that documents the
<br /> source of development standards contained in the modules and
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