By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

It’s likely to be the last discussion by Hays city commissioners of the draft Unified Development Code (UDC) during their work session Thu., July 21. Brett Keast of Kendig Keast Collaborative will present the final rewrite of the zoning and subdivision regulations to the commission.

The Hays Area Planning Commission recommended adoption of the draft UDC following its May 16 public hearing.

According to Assistant Hays City Manager Jacob Wood, the updated regulations are comprehensive and the product of work ongoing since June 2014.

The regulations are substantially modified from the first draft presented more than a year ago.

In a memo to commissioners, Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty wrote “City staff has been very happy with the process to date, especially the engagement and involvement of the various stakeholder groups. City staff feels the draft UDC represents the needs of the community and stakeholders and protects the long-term interest of the community at large.”

Dougherty added staff recommends approval of the regulations which would be adopted at a later regular meeting.

Other agenda items include another look at the proposed 2017 city budget.

The commission work session is at 6:30 p.m. Thu. in Hays City Hall.  The agenda can be seen here.