Land Use Code Updates
Small communities throughout the state turn to MDS for land use code revisions because of our proven track record with adoption of land development ordinances and our experience tailoring ordinances to the specific needs of differing communities.
Our fundamental philosophy in creating land use regulations is to write for the ordinary citizen and provide the tools to help your citizens and development community successfully navigate through the development review process with ease. Included in any land use code update project, MDS provides Public Information Guides (also referred to as Procedures Manuals or Workbooks) to assist anyone interested in the procedures and expectations involved in the development review process. The Guides include frequently asked questions, submittal checklists, sample exhibits, technical criteria forms, and flowcharts as well as tips for conducting visioning sessions.