Project Description

The City of Edina, Minnesota is seeking the services of a qualified planning consultant for the purpose of developing a Unified Development Code (UDC). The purpose of the UDC is to update, consolidate, and unify several sections of city code into a cohesive document - primarily zoning (Chapter 36), subdivisions (Chapter 32) and certain building and construction regulations (Chapter 10). The current zoning ordinance was adopted in 1970. Since that time, Edina has become a fully built-out community and most of the development occurring in the community is redevelopment of properties.

Edina's development practices and economics have changed significantly since 1970, along with the City's vision, as reflected in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and small area plans. Although the zoning ordinance has been updated incrementally over time, it is not well aligned with the vision and goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and small area plans. Additionally, these incremental updates have resulted in the code being less cohesive. Compatibility of the zoning chapter with other chapters, such as subdivisions and certain building and construction regulations could also be improved. The City seeks to update its development and land use regulations in the form of a UDC to better suit today's needs.

The complete RFQ may be found here.