RFP 2025-26-004 Comprehensive Development Code Update

The City of Hesperia is seeking a consultant to update its comprehensive development code. The selected consultant will work with city staff, decision-makers, and the community to modernize and reorganize the code, ensuring it is consistent with the city's General Plan, adopted Housing Element, and applicable specific plans. The consultant will also review existing specific plans and prepare necessary documentation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The goal is to produce a clear, internally consistent, and state-law-compliant development code that supports high-quality development and efficient permit processing. • The consultant will work closely with city staff and the community to update the development code. • The scope of work includes reviewing existing specific plans and preparing CEQA documentation. • The city seeks a user-friendly and legally defensible development code. • The consultant must have demonstrated experience in comprehensive municipal code and zoning or development-code updates. • The project requires compliance with California Labor Code requirements and other applicable laws and regulations.