DS2023-001 - Land Use Regulation & Strategic Masterplan Review

Through this invitation for Bid (IFB), Park County Public Works department respectfully requests bids from responsible consultants to conduct a comprehensive review and update of our Land Use Regulations and Strategic Mater Plan. This initiative is aligned with the objectives of the DOLA IHOP Grant, focusing on facilitating affordable housing opportunities and adapting to the community’s evolving needs.

1. Comprehensive Review: Examine current Land Use Regulations, including zoning, development standards, and other related regulations.
2. Effectiveness Analysis: Assess the efficacy of existing regulations in achieving organizational goals and addressing community needs.
3. Identification of Improvement Areas: Propose enhancements or streamlining measures for the regulations to better serve the county’s evolving requirements.
4. Recommendations and Strategies: Provide suggestions for revising and drafting new regulations, along with implementation strategies.
5. Focus on Affordable Housing: Explore opportunities to encourage rural center density and develop previously inaccessible locations for affordable housing, based on a housing needs assessment and the impact of short-term rentals (STR) on local infrastructure.
6. Community Engagement: Support public engagement and community input processes