Lafayette boards weigh building-code overhaul, zoning rewrite, and downtown mural easement
Three Lafayette bodies met the week of July 7, 2026, with agendas covering a sweeping building-code update, a new zoning code and map, and an amended economic-development agreement for 210 N Public Road. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so outcomes, vote tallies, and any final dollar amounts are not available in the records provided.
City Council — July 7, 2026
The City Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 12, Series 2026, which would repeal and reenact Chapter 30 and Article III of Chapter 45 of the Code of Ordinances. The ordinance adopts by reference a range of codes covering building, residential, fire, plumbing, fuel-gas, mechanical, swimming-pool, property-maintenance, energy-conservation, electrical, and wildfire-resiliency standards. If adopted, the change would update the technical standards that govern construction and property maintenance across the city.
Also on the agenda: second reading of Ordinance No. 13, Series 2026, amending Chapter 4 fees related to sidewalk and street improvements; a motion to consider updates to the City Investment Policy; a presentation of LaMont Does and Great Outdoors Water Park tax-extension ballot language; and appointments to the Downtown Development Authority Board.
Planning Commission — July 8, 2026
The Planning Commission was set to continue a public hearing on Resolution No. PC-2026-15, covering a proposed new Land Use Code and Zoning Map, with a vote to recommend approval to the city. A new land-use code and zoning map would shape what can be built where in Lafayette, affecting future development, housing, and business locations. The agenda also included approval of the June 24, 2026 Planning Commission minutes. The meeting was scheduled at City Hall Council Chambers, 1290 S. Public Road.
Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority — July 9, 2026 (agenda dated July 14)
The Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority was scheduled to consider Resolution 2026-01, a first amendment to the amended and restated economic development agreement with 210 N Public LLC for the property at 210 N Public Road. The board was also set to take up Resolution 2026-02, authorizing assignment of an easement agreement for the historic Coca-Cola mural, and a proposed cooperative agreement with the City of Lafayette for one-time funding to support future work on the mural. Approval of the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes was also listed.
What we don't know yet
All three meetings are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No vote tallies, dollar amounts, or final outcomes are available in the records provided. Readers should consult the official city records for results.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.