City of Norman seeks proposals for an Update of Development Codes

A request for proposal (RFP) to ensure important development principles of the recently approved, citizen-led AIM Norman plan are solidified is now available at Normanok.gov. The document, with a submission deadline of August 25, seeks proposals from qualified respondents in order to:

• Provide a development code evaluation/audit/diagnosis
• Update development codes
• Update a process for revising associated mapping
• Conduct a Parking Study and Plan

"A major recommendation of the AIM Norman Comprehensive Land Use Plan was an update to the City's the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations," said Planning Manager Lora Hoggatt. "The City applied for and was awarded a Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant in early 2025. The grant will fund the projects outlined in RFP 2526-5."

In part, the RFP reads: After 20 years under the previous Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Norman leveraged the opportunity to create a new comprehensive plan in conjunction to overhauls of some of our most prominent guiding documents, including Housing, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Park, and Transportation Plans, known as the Area Infrastructure and Master Plan (AIM) Norman planning process. The idea behind this undertaking was to ensure cohesive plans, focusing not only on protecting our city's natural resources, but also ensuring the city will be able to accommodate the influx of residents we anticipate over the next 20 years.

As part of the RFP process, questions from qualified respondents should be submitted by July 25; responses will be posted by the City no later than August 1. Proposal interview and evaluations are expected to begin in the Fall, and will be followed by ultimate awarding by City Council approval.

"The approval of AIM Norman was an incredible milestone for the City of Norman and laid the foundation for staff to help shape the community that residents want to see, work, live and play in," Hoggatt said. "We are excited for the work ahead and hope to gather many responses from this process."

Questions can be directed to 405-366-5441.

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