Zoning text amendment
A zoning text amendment changes the written rules of a zoning code, such as which uses a district allows, not the map.
Also called text amendment or code amendment.
What it tells you
A text amendment can open a whole category of projects at once, like data centers or taller buildings in a district. When a developer asks for one, a specific project is usually behind it.
How it moves through a city or county
- Staff, the council, or, in many places, a private applicant proposes the change.
- Staff draft the wording and a report.
- The planning commission holds a hearing and recommends.
- The city council or county commission adopts it by ordinance.
Some cities let a private applicant request one; others start them only from staff or the council. Notice rules differ by state.
Recent text amendments
From public filings in Florida, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84,684-Square-Foot Warehouse Development | Homestead, FL | HDDC, LLC | Warehouses and distribution | 4.26 acres | Recommended | |
| 8-Unit Residential PUD Text Amendment | Chetek, WI | The Snug Harbor Planned Unit Development District | Single-family | 8 homes | Seeking approval | |
| Marijuana Dispensary Drive-thru Zoning Text Amendment | Raytown, MO | From the Earth | Retail | Not stated | Recommended |
As of How we count
Common questions
- How is a text amendment different from a rezoning?
- A text amendment changes the rules written in the zoning code, while a rezoning changes which district a piece of land sits in. One edits the rulebook; the other moves land on the map.
- Who can request a zoning text amendment?
- Who can request a zoning text amendment depends on the city or county. Many accept requests from owners or developers; others start them only from staff, the planning commission, or the council.
Related terms
Rules vary by state, county, and city. These pages describe common practice, not legal advice.
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