Zoning Ordinance Re-Write

The City of Union City is undertaking a comprehensive update to its Zoning Ordinance to ensure alignment with current development trends, community priorities, and the City’s long-term vision as outlined in its Comprehensive Plan. This zoning rewrite is intended to modernize regulatory standards, improve clarity and usability, and promote high-quality, sustainable development that enhances the health, safety, and welfare of residents. 

What is a Zoning Ordinance Rewrite? 

A zoning rewrite is a comprehensive update and reorganization of a city’s zoning ordinance to ensure that land use regulations reflect current conditions, community goals, and best practices in planning and development. Rather than making minor amendments over time, a zoning rewrite involves evaluating the entire ordinance and restructuring it for clarity, consistency, and effectiveness. 

A zoning rewrite typically consolidates and modernizes regulations related to land use, zoning districts, subdivision requirements, development standards, and administrative procedures into a single, cohesive document. It addresses outdated provisions, resolves inconsistencies, and introduces new standards to respond to emerging development trends and community needs. 

The purpose of a zoning rewrite is to create a more user-friendly, transparent, and enforceable regulatory framework that guides growth, supports economic development, protects community character, and aligns with the jurisdiction’s comprehensive plan.