Description
The City of Midland is seeking a consultant to update its zoning ordinance, specifically the parking and loading regulations. The consultant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data on actual parking demand and utilization rates, researching best practices in parking regulation, and developing a new ordinance that aligns with contemporary best practices and the City's master plan. The scope of work includes preparing a draft ordinance, presenting it to the City Planning Commission, and providing a final ordinance for adoption. The City is looking for a consultant with experience in updating zoning standards for parking and loading, and the ability to deliver a quality product on time and on budget.
• The consultant will collect and analyze data on actual parking demand and utilization rates for major land use categories within the City.
• The consultant will research best practices in parking regulation from at least five municipalities, including at least three in Michigan.
• The consultant will develop a new ordinance that aligns with contemporary best practices and the City's master plan.
• The consultant will prepare a draft ordinance and present it to the City Planning Commission.
• The consultant will provide a final ordinance for adoption, including both redline and clean versions, and a brief summary highlighting major changes and key cross-references.