LASS + CAP Code Recommendations Report
Summary
The city is reviewing major consultant recommendations to update zoning and development codes, aiming to increase housing density, lower parking minimums, and incorporate sustainability standards to meet regional plan and climate goals.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Proposals aim to reduce construction costs per housing unit and lower long-term living expenses.
Prospective homebuyers, renters, developers, and residents seeking affordable housing and improved transit connectivity.
Existing residents concerned about neighborhood scale, increased density, and reduced parking requirements.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - FINAL — June 16, 2026
The council reviewed extensive recommendations from Cascadia Partners to overhaul Flagstaff's zoning code, allowing higher housing densities, reducing parking minimums, and streamlining development to tackle housing affordability and climate goals.
Housing Commission — May 28, 2026
Staff presented final recommendations from the Land Availability and Suitability Study and Code Analysis Project, which proposes increasing base densities across residential and commercial zones, introducing floor area ratios, reducing parking requirements, and creating a tiered incentive framework for affordable and sustainable housing.
Sustainability — May 28, 2026
The city is reviewing major consultant recommendations to update zoning and development codes, aiming to increase housing density, lower parking minimums, and incorporate sustainability standards to meet regional plan and climate goals.
Planning & Zoning Commission — May 27, 2026
Planning staff and consultants presented a major report recommending sweeping updates to Flagstaff's zoning code, including higher base densities, reduced parking minimums, and flexible sustainability requirements to meet housing and climate goals.
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