a. Project Initiation (Weeks 1–2) 1. Kickoff meeting with City staff, Planning Commission, and City Council 2. Confirm timeline, milestones, and communication protocols b. Existing Conditions & Policy Review (Weeks 3–6) 1. Audit current zoning code and related ordinances 2. Incorporate recent plans and studies (e.g., 2025 Future Land Use Map, housing analyses) c. Public Engagement & Stakeholder Outreach (Weeks 7–12) 1. Deploy a targeted outreach strategy: workshops, online surveys, stakeholder interviews 2. Synthesize community feedback into clear priorities d. Drafting the UDO (Weeks 13–18) 1. Develop annotated outline and graphic-rich draft code sections 2. Align with Minnesota State statutes, city goals, and best practices e. Review, Revision & Adoption Support (Weeks 19–24) 1. Facilitate joint work sessions and public hearings with Planning Commission and City Council 2. Integrate feedback and finalize ordinance text 3. Deliver training materials and implementation guidance for City staff
