City of Charles Town

Buyer seeks proposals for a comprehensive overhaul and update of the City's Zoning and Subdivision/Land Development Ordinances. The project involves developing a 'hybrid' zoning ordinance incorporating form-based standards, updated conventional zoning, and support for walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. The scope includes current ordinance diagnosis, comprehensive plan review, public outreach, evaluation of existing areas, and drafting new documents. The project is expected to span the 2025 fiscal year and possibly extend into 2026.

• 7/1/2024 - Project Start
• 9/25/2024 - Bid Start Date
• 10/16/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/30/2025 - Project End

• Conduct diagnosis of existing zoning and subdivision ordinances
• Review 2040 Comprehensive Plan for consistency
• Develop public outreach strategy for hybrid code benefits
• Evaluate existing neighborhoods, corridors, and districts
• Draft new zoning ordinance with graphics
• Prepare for Planning Commission and City Council review
• Incorporate form-based standards for established neighborhoods
• Update conventional zoning standards for newer areas
• Develop standards for walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods
• Identify and correct contradictions in existing code