Staff to publish RFP for Town Center development partner; form-based code revisions remain under review

Staff told the Planning Commission Dec. 4 that the city will publish a request for proposals (RFP) to select a development partner for the Town Center site. The RFP was expected to be published during the week of the meeting and run through the new year to solicit proposals; staff said they anticipate a contract agreement with a partner in the months following selection.

Commissioners were told there has been strong interest from development firms and robust outreach to prospective partners. Staff said the master plan for the Town Center was funded in part by a Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) grant and that future grant cycles could be explored for implementation funding.

Separately, staff updated commissioners on ongoing form-based code discussions. Staff and council members have been meeting to review the draft code and collect feedback. Staff said they intend to produce an indexed, digestible summary that shows proposed edits and the rationale for changes so commissioners and council can more easily review revisions rather than re-reading the full draft.

Staff emphasized these are informational updates; no formal Planning Commission action was required at the meeting.