Zoning Ordinance Update

The City of Wheaton is seeking a qualified firm or individual to help with a complete overhaul of its Zoning Ordinance. The last full update to the Code was made in 1989, and the City aims to implement a new Zoning Ordinance that reflects its stated goals, objectives, and strategies, adheres to modern development standards and community needs, and offers a user-friendly experience. The selected consultant will be required to perform various tasks, including information gathering and analysis, preliminary recommendations, draft ordinance, and final ordinance. The consultant will also be required to collaborate closely with City staff and provide innovative yet practical solutions that fulfill or surpass the service expectations outlined in the RFP. Some key tasks and deliverables include: • Information Gathering and Analysis Phase: The consultant is expected to acquire a comprehensive understanding of current conditions within the City, including zoning applications, current plans and ordinances, and physical conditions. • Preliminary Recommendations Memorandum Phase: The consultant shall develop and present a memorandum describing their major preliminary recommendations related to the zoning ordinance. • Draft Ordinance Phase: The consultant shall draft an updated zoning ordinance for the City, including definitions, scope of regulations, administration and enforcement, use lists, single-family bulk requirements, downtown regulations, accessory uses, parking requirements, signage, environmental sustainability, and performance standards. • Draft Ordinance Review: The consultant will present the draft Zoning Ordinance to staff, the Planning and Zoning Board, City Council, and the public. • Final Ordinance: The consultant shall prepare a final ordinance based on comments made on the draft ordinance by City staff, local stakeholders, the public, and others.