Specifications include, but are not limited to: Phase 1: 1. Audit of the existing UDO, including and the related design standards adopted by reference: Section 18.100.041 - Architectural Design Standards; Section 18.100.043 - Site Design Standards; Section 18.100.048 - Mixed Use Design Standards to develop a roadmap for updating of the code to include: a. Targeted focus group discussions to understand current use and challenges of the existing code and related design standards; b. Recommended code outline and organization; c. Description of new or consolidated zoning districts and development standards (including review of properties with carry-over Johnson County zoning designations); d. Suggested modifications to existing zoning districts and the development and design standards; e. Identification of opportunities to use innovative zoning approaches (i.e. form-based, overlay, performance, floating districts), including benefits and drawbacks of identified techniques and specific character areas or geographic locations where their application could be considered; f. Market analysis of the feasibility of recommended mixed-use districts; g. Opportunities to utilize hyperlinks, graphics or tables to streamline and better communicate code provisions and performance standards; h. Consolidation and cross-referencing to eliminate repeat language and minimize the need to reference multiple chapters or documents to understand development requirements, to include options for incorporating the ADS, SDS and MUDS into the UDO; i. Identification of options to further streamline the application and development review processes while maintaining predictable outcomes and satisfying the legal requirements of Kansas Statute; j. Review of staff’s comments, (e.g., 2012 UDO audit); k. Recommended prioritization of anticipated changes to support the implementation of FrameworkOP; and l. Other recommendations that further the specific goals of the RFP. 2. Development of consistent code terminology or vocabulary and a style guide to establish code organization, formatting, and common language for use with this and future code updates. 3. Development of guidelines or a policy to assist with evaluating and facilitating incremental change from existing suburban commercial and office development to the ultimate character type. (For inspiration, see City of Des Moines: Chapter 135, Article 5) 4. Draft amendments for adoption of the following UDO provisions: a. Section 18.100.049, which incorporates by reference the Downtown Form-Based Code; i. Incorporate into the UDO instead of being a stand-alone document in order to bring better alignment of this code with the City’s development processes and standards; ii. Incorporate relevant recommendations from FrameworkOP; iii. Simplify the design requirements, and streamline project review. b. Section 18.110 - Rules of Interpretations and Definitions; c. Section 18.380 - Special Events and related sections of the Municipal Code; d. Section 18.410 - Nonconforming Situations and Vested Rights...
