By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

A public hearing will be held tonight for the Unified Development Code–the city of Hays  Zoning and Subdivision Regulations–by the Hays Area Planning Commission.

Once the updated document is approved and adopted, it will be moved forward to the Hays city commission for a work session during June, and possible adoption by the city in July. The Hays zoning and subdivision ordinances were originally adopted in 1973.

According to the city, the new UDC will be used to to implement the policies and visions of the 2012 Comprehensive Plan; to ensure that it reflects the latest state statutes, to provide for quality infill and redevelopment projects, to conserve the character and integrity of our established neighborhoods, to cross-reference other development-related ordinances, to ensure fair and timely development approvals procedures; and to improve its organization, understanding, and ease of use.

Hays hired national planning consultant, Kendig Keast Collaborative, to develop the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.

Tonight’s meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main. The complete agenda follows.

HAYS AREA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1507 MAIN, HAYS, KS
MAY 16, 2016
6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN.
2. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Minutes of the meeting of April 18, 2016
Action: Consider approving the minutes of the April 18, 2016 meeting
3. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. Public Hearing on the Unified Development Code (Available at the following link):
http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/hays-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-0 and at
www.haysusa.com
Action: Consider a recommendation to the City Commission to adopt the Unified
Development Code.
4. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: None
5. OFF AGENDA ITEMS/COMMUNICATIONS.
A. City Commission action and planning and development updates on Planning
Commission related issues
6. ADJOURNMENT.