FY 2025 Implementation

In September 2024, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen determined the implementation priorities for Fiscal Year 2025. Priorities include revisions to zoning district regulations, creation of new policies or guidelines, and updating online materials and resources. A schedule for completion of each task has been created to help coordinate staff resources. The exact timeline will be dependent on meeting schedules. As meetings and discussions are set, dates and additional information will be added to this page.

Fiscal Year 2025 Implementation Priorities:

1. Create an executive summary of Clayton Tomorrow 2040.
2. Review the Planned Unit Development (PUD) public benefits point system to identify opportunities for better alignment with City objectives.
3. Revise the Transit Oriented Developemnt (TOD) overlay district codes to include provisions for parking reductions, mixed-income residential developments, and design standards that align with desired community character and existing market realities.
4. Develop a lot coverage reduction program that identifies innovative ways to reduce the amount of impervious coverage and promotes use of green infrastructure.
5. Update liquor license regulations to allow bars in Downtown Clayton.
6. Create an incentives policy for developments in key areas of the City that diversity the City’s revenue base.
7. Add a layer to an online interactive map to help advertise for potential development areas and outline objectives from the comprehensive plan for the public to view.
8. Review the architectural guidelines against the character and development patterns of different neighborhoods to establish appropriate neighborhood identity standards.
9. Complete annual strategic planning with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to determine fiscal year 2026 priorities.
10. Identify target uses for various districts that can be used to further priorities of incentive programs and assist with zoning code updates.