4. No landscape buffers are required in the Neighborhood Downtown zoning district, except where

City Commission Meetings · 2026-04-28 · agenda_item

This item concerns proposed changes to landscape buffer requirements within the Neighborhood Downtown zoning district. The city is reviewing rules that currently do not require landscape buffers unless they are next to a single-family home. Instead, streetscape plantings are prioritized to create a public benefit, encouraging pedestrian activity and neighborhood character. These plantings can be funded through fee-in-lieu payments when streets are rebuilt. This review is currently under consideration by the City Commission. The work could involve site preparation for streetscape improvements, planting, and related infrastructure. Contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, landscaping, and urban streetscape development may find opportunities as this plan moves forward. Engaging early could provide an advantage before specific bid packages and permits are finalized.