Unified Development Ordinance Service

The City of Dublin, Georgia is seeking proposals from experienced firms to develop a Unified Development Ordinance. The agency needs to consolidate and modernize its regulatory framework by integrating planning, zoning, development, historic preservation, and engineering standards into a single, user-friendly document. This project aims to solve the challenges of navigating fragmented regulations by creating a simplified, clear, and easily accessible ordinance that aligns with the city's future development goals. The scope of work covers comprehensive zoning reform, which may include form-based zoning principles, historic district regulations, and historic preservation standards. The selected partner must address public works and engineering standards for street development and utility connections, as well as regulations for landscaping, buffers, lighting, signs, and parking. Additionally, the project requires the creation of pre-approved design plans for housing and other development types, alongside ensuring full legal compliance with all applicable laws. To inform the final product, the agency requires a thorough review and analysis of existing local plans, including the comprehensive plan and the recently adopted Comprehensive Traffic Safety Action Plan. The scope also includes facilitating the successful adoption and implementation of the new ordinance, which encompasses providing training for city staff, appointed boards, and elected officials. The work will be performed through a combination of onsite and offsite activities. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost of the project. Key dates and specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the procurement notice.