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LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm | City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
View Virtual Meeting Access
Meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=5650
Planning Commission Mid-Month Meeting
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Meeting agenda: coming soon!
Planning Commission Mid-Month Meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=5664
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4:00-6:00 pm | City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
View Virtual Meeting Access and Meeting Agenda: City of Lawrence - Meeting Information (civicweb.net)
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 4:00-6:00 pm | City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in a hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1461
Planning Commission Orientation
Friday, December 8, 2023
Meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=5514
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5515
Coffee and Conversations
Friday, November 10, 2023, 7:30-9:00 am | Union Pacific Depot (402 N. 2nd Street)
Chat with us over morning coffee about the Land Development Code project, and the details of Module 2: Development Standards.
Community Open House
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 6:30-8:00 pm | City Hall, Main level lobby (6 E. 6th Street)
Join us for an open-door community meeting to learn more about the project and discuss the details of Module 2: Development Standards. Topics of interest will include Residential and Commercial design standards, parking, and landscaping. We will also share the results of the Meeting-in-a-Box community feedback survey.
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm | City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
With Virtual Meeting Access, View Meeting Agenda: City of Lawrence - Meeting Information (civicweb.net)
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
Coffee and Conversations
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7:30-9:00 am | Sports Pavilion, Lawrence Champions Room (100 Rock Chalk Lane)
Chat with us over morning coffee about the Land Development Code project, and the details of Module 2: Development Standards.
Brown Bag Lunch
with Virtual Meeting Access: Thursday, November 9, 2023, 12:00-1:30 pm | City Hall, Ad Astra Conference Room (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
Dig into the details of the Land Development Code, Module 2: Development Standards.
Virtual Meeting Link: Register via Zoom
Community Open House
Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm | Douglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Meeting Hall (2120 Harper Street)
Join us for an open-house community meeting to learn more about the project and discuss the details of Module 2: Development Standards. Topics of interest will include Residential and Commercial design standards, parking, and landscaping. We will also share the results of the Meeting-in-a-Box community feedback survey.
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
With Virtual Meeting Access:
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in a hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
View the meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=4479
Virtual Community Meeting - LDC Zoning Districts & Uses
Monday July 31st 5:30 - 7:00 PM
As a follow-up to the in-person meetings, the project team is hosting a virtual meeting to gather input on LDC Module 1: Zoning Districts and Uses. This meeting will cover all round table topics: residential, commercial, downtown, and industrial/special districts and uses as well as the larger general topics: affordable housing, sustainability, and equity.
Virtual Community Meeting - LDC Zoning Districts & Uses
Friday July 28th 8:00 - 10:00 AM
As a follow-up to the in-person meetings, the project team is hosting a virtual meeting to gather input on LDC Module 1: Zoning Districts and Uses. This meeting will cover all round table topics: residential, commercial, downtown, and industrial/special districts and uses as well as the larger general topics: affordable housing, sustainability, and equity.
Planning Commission Update
Wednesday July 26th 6:30 PM at City Commission Room (City Hall, 6 E. 6th Street, First Floor)
Receive an update on the Land Development Code revision, status of the project, and next steps.
View the meeting agenda here: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1399
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
With Virtual Meeting Access: Thursday, July 20, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
Public Meetings - LDC Zoning Districts & Uses
July 19, 20, 21 2023 at City Hall Riverfront
(1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320).
Project team members are hosting a series of round table, brown bag lunch, and general update meetings to gather input on LDC Module 1: Zoning Districts and Uses. All meetings are open to the public.
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
With Virtual Meeting Access: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Meeting agenda: https://lawrenceks.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1331
Planning Commission Mid-Month Meeting
With Virtual Meeting Access: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7:30 am at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
TProject team members will hear input from the Planning Commission on the Code Assessment. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Planning Commissioners, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
Virtual Meeting Link: Register via Zoom
Community Meeting - Code Assessment
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
The next community meeting will review the Code Assessment, which outlines the main focus areas of change from the current LDC, and will be the roadmap for the new LDC. We want to know… Do you agree with the topic areas? Is there anything that we missed?
Click the button below to view meeting details.
To view a recording of this meeting, visit the City's Youtube Page
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
With Virtual Meeting Access: Thursday, January 26, 2023, 4:00-6:00 pm at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
The LDC Steering Committee Meetings are being held in hybrid format. Virtual participation is allowed for any participant, including Steering Committee members, staff, and the public. Some staff will be present in the room while others may participate virtually.
Planning Commission Update
With Virtual Meeting Access: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 6:30 pm at City Commission Room (City Hall, 6 E 6th Street, First Floor)
Project team members will hear input from the Planning Commission on the Code Assessment. Check the agenda for the anticipated start time.
Rural Areas Round Table Discussion (Rescheduled)
Friday, January 13, 2023 2:00-3:30pm at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
The Land Development Code (LDC) Update began with a series of kick-off meetings to discuss issues and opportunities in the current City of Lawrence zoning code and subdivision regulations. We continued that engagement with a Rural Areas Round Table Discussion.
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
With Virtual Meeting Access: Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:00-6:00pm at City Hall Riverfront (1 Riverfront Plaza, Suite 320)
To view a recording of this meeting, visit the City's YouTube Channel
LDC Steering Committee Meeting
with Virtual Meeting Access: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:00-6:00pm at City Hall Riverfront
To view a recording of this meeting, visit the City's YouTube Channel
Public Meetings
Tuesday, August 30 - Thursday, Sept 1, 2022
Lawrence Land Development Code (LDC) update is kicking off with a series of public meetings to discuss issues and opportunities in the current zoning and subdivision regulations. Meeting formats and locations vary, but will all offer an opportunity for general input about the LDC. All meetings are open to the public. Click the button below to view the meeting schedule.