Peer City Reviews. The consultant will assist in identifying peer cities in which to compare and contrast the current and proposed zoning and subdivision regulations. These cities will be located in both Central Oklahoma and surrounding states, and shall be comparable with Moore’s population, demographics and development patterns. The selected cities should reflect Moore’s flexible regulatory environment while showing proven results in improving the quality of development and an increased aesthetic and quality of life standards. Current Code Diagnosis. The consultant will produce a diagnosis of the existing zoning and subdivision regulations utilizing the selected peer cities, established best practices, and new and innovative code regulations as appropriate. The current code diagnosis should include, but not be limited to, the following items: • Appropriateness and relevance of land use definitions and consistency with permitted or conditional uses listed in the code. This evaluation should also identify planning/land use terms that may be missing from the code and terms that are outdated. • Current zoning district structure and administrative processes pertaining to zoning districts, special exceptions, and special use districts. Streamlined processes and procedures should be identified whenever possible. • Current Planned Unit Development District (PUD) regulations to identify inefficiencies and promote innovative developments and high-quality amenities, as well as enforcement techniques. • Efficiency and effectiveness of various dimensional regulations and development standards (e.g. setbacks, height, lot coverage, landscaping regulations, parking regulations, lighting regulations, etc.). • Effectiveness of the current code’s ability to preserve existing neighborhood character while promoting compatible infill development, especially in the City’s oldest neighborhoods.
