The City of Lafayette (“city”) is pleased to release this Request for Proposal for professional services for the Lafayette Land Development Code. This project will result in a significant, if not complete, re-write of the City’s existing development regulations to include conventional (use-based) regulations, form-based regulations, subdivision, and engineering regulations. The new code will be informed by best practices while remaining grounded in Lafayette’s community values. The goals of the newly adopted comprehensive plan will guide this project.
The code should be focused on good urban design outcomes, encourage creativity in design while complementing historic and other neighborhoods. It should only include processes that add value to the outcome and be structured to allow for future amendments to be seamlessly incorporated.
The code should be clear, objective, accessible, and understandable by the broader community. It should use plain language and be hosted on a digital-first platform. Generous use of graphics and clear tables are encouraged. The code should focus on urban design and have an integrated subdivision code and process.
