The consultant, in coordination with City staff, will review the existing zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. This review is essential for gaining a baseline understanding of what inconsistencies exist between the current zoning regulations and South Dakota Law, City Ordinances, and other applicable legal requirements. During this review it is also expected that the consultant will work with City staff to understand what aspects of the current zoning and subdivision regulations should be preserved. The consultant is expected to have recommendations following this review for strategies for updates to the zoning and subdivision code. • Review and evaluate the existing zoning code and related regulations • Identify inconsistencies, redundancies, outdated terminology, and gaps • Compare existing code to best practices in peer communities • Testing recommended code changes on sample scenarios to ensure that what is being recommended will in fact be applicable • Review and incorporation of staff's comments • Staff will be responsible for timely and consistent follow-through on requests and necessary feedback as requested by the consulting team on a regular basis, but should be primarily directed by the consulting team including, but not limited to, scheduling virtual or in-person meetings to discuss the project and ensure that staff consistently provides adequate input. • This process is expected to have a four (4) month schedule for completion. • Prepare a written report summarizing findings, issues, and recommended approaches for code amendments or a full rewrite • Include a prioritized action plan and implementation strategy...
