Land use · Council action September 3, 2026
M-U mixed-use zoning moratorium
Council adopted Resolution 26-09-03 imposing a limited moratorium on all M-U (Mixed-Use) zoning through March 31, 2027. This page explains the recorded action and how to share your views.
What Council decided
The City’s September 3, 2026 post-agenda records a motion to adopt Resolution 26-09-03 for all M-U (Mixed-Use) zoning through March 31, 2027. The vote was 5–0. Council Member Xavier Johnson voted in favor. The stated purpose was to give staff time to review M-U code provisions and gather resident input. Read the City's recorded action (PDF)
What the scope means
The recorded motion names the M-U zoning category. It should not be described as a prohibition on every development that combines uses or on every residential proposal. Parcel-specific applications, existing approvals, exceptions, and the exact administrative effect depend on the adopted resolution and the applicable City zoning record. Ask Community and Economic Development for an official determination on a specific property.
The agenda packet included an earlier proposed resolution limited to “for rent” M-U development and a shorter duration. Council’s recorded September 3 motion broadened the wording and set March 31, 2027. The proposed packet is useful context, but it is not the adopted action. See the September 3 agenda (PDF)
What happens during the pause
Residents can comment on the M-U category, including traffic, infrastructure capacity, density, design, compatibility with nearby neighborhoods, and the rules that should govern future applications. Any later code amendment or change to the moratorium should be checked in the City's official agenda and meeting record.