Land Use Process

Do you have an Land Use request and are not sure where to start? This article describes the Land Use Process.

Step 1: Submission of Application to Council

Whenever any of the above actions takes place, the Council receives an application explaining the project. Council Members and staff then analyze the application and its potential consequences for the city as a whole, as well as for the local community.

Step 2: Council Hearing

When the Council receives a land use application, it’s referred to the appropriate subcommittee, which then holds a public hearing and votes on the application.

Step 3: Land Use Committee

After the subcommittee has heard and voted on the application, the Land Use Committee meets and votes on the application.

Step 4: Council Vote

The City Council will then hold a meeting with all 51 members and will vote on the application as a body.

Step 5: Mayoral Approval or Veto

The Mayor may either accept or veto the Council’s decision. However, the Council may override the Mayor’s veto with a 2/3 vote.