ldc steering committee meetings
LDC Steering Committee meeting agendas and recordings are available on the steering committee website.
Phase 3 - Draft LDC
public comments
Click the links below to access all materials and comments received from members of the public. Some links collect multiple documents and others are individual. This is a running list that will be updated regularly throughout the duration of the proejct.
Module 2: Development Standards
November 2023
Though Module 1 content is included in this draft, we encourage you to focus your review on the Module 2 topics:
- Article 9: Site and Structure Standards (pg. 187)
- Article 10: Mobility and Connectivity (pg. 227)
- Article 11: Subdivision Design and Improvement (Pg. 235)
- Article 12: Parking, Loading, and Access (pg. 250)
- Article 13: Environmentally Sensitive Lands and Natural Resources (pg. 275)
- Article 14: Landscaping and Buffering (pg. 295)
- Article 15: Exterior Lighting (pg. 320)
Minor revisions within Module 1 content (Articles 2-8) have been made and are described on page 17. The substantive majority of those articles have not changed since the public draft was released in July of 2023. The Consolidated Draft will incorporate revisions based on feedback received on that draft in addition to any comments received about the articles in Module 2, as well as Module 3.
Module 2: Development Standards Meeting Handouts
November 2023
See below for the three following handouts: 1. How to Read the Land Development Code
2. Learn More About the LDC Priority Issues (Affordable Housing, Equity, and Sustainability)
3. Description of Housing Types (included in the Module 2 draft)
Module 2: Development Standards Public Meeting Presentation
November 2023
This presentation includes all slides presented at the brown bag lunch meeting on November 9th.
Module 1: Zoning Districts & Uses
July 2023
This draft introduces updates to the lineup of zoning districts, including dimensional standards (building setbacks, height standards, lot coverage, etc.), and land uses allowed by right or by review in each district.
Module 1: Zoning Districts & UseS Public Meeting Presentation
July 2023
This presentation includes all slides presented across the series of Module 1 meetings and includes all topics.
Module 1: Zoning Districts & UseS Public Meeting Handout
July 2023
This handout includes the following excerpts from the draft: Proposed Zoning Districts Summary Table (with district purpose statements), Residential/Nonresidential District Dimensional Summary Tables, and the Principal Use Table.
Meeting in a box - Explore your neighborhood
August 2023
This self-paced workshop is one way that community members can share their vision for the future of Lawrence. The Land Development Code team is working to create the design standards that future development in Lawrence will follow, which includes elements such as landscaping, local architecture, infrastructure, and more, which all help to define community character. Share your feedback on what’s working well in Lawrence, and where there are opportunities for healthy change. Your input will help in guiding where and how Lawrence grows in the future.
Phase 2 - Code Assessment
Code Assessment REPORT
January 2023
The Code Assessment provides high-level recommendations for the Land Development Code based on initial community and stakeholder engagement in Fall 2022.
Phase 1 - Project Orientation
Public Input Summaries
Initial Public Outreach (August - October)
LDC Kickoff Summary - August 2022
The Lawrence Land Development Code (LDC) update project kicked off in late August 2022 with a series of public meetings to discuss issues and opportunities in the current zoning and subdivision regulations. These meetings included a variety of round table discussions with local residents and stakeholder groups as well as a meeting with the LDC Steering Committee.
LDC Big Issues Survey Summary - October 2022