Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF HUDSON AND CHAPTER 1205, CHAPTER 1206, AND CHAPTER 1213 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH ZONING DISTRICT 11.
Brief Description: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code to establish Zoning District 11 along the South Darrow Road Corridor.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
The South Darrow Council Subcommittee has completed five sessions to develop a draft amendment to the Land Development Code for the South Darrow Corridor in advance the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan and in response to the vacant site 5455-5555 Darrow Rd.
The proposed Land Development Code Amendment to create Zoning District 11 establishes:
1. Focus on office and light industrial uses to continue the areas emphasis as an employment center.
2. Expanded allowance of some intended outlot retail, service, and restaurant uses in response to the lack of amenities available to the existing office and industrial parks in the area.
3. Allowance for a more transformational mixed use planned development to leverage a potential large employer to the site and expand amenities to the larger area. The development could create a connected, internal campus including a mix of uses such as restaurant, lodging, health/fitness services, grocery, and residential.
February 2026 Update: Planning Commission completed further review regarding density, setback, and buffering at their meeting of February 9, 2026 and forwarded applicable comments. Please see the attached Staff memo and the Planning Commission action.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
N/A Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council receive the Planning Commission comments from their meeting on February 9, 2026, review the staff memo and conduct a public hearing on February 17, 2026. Staff recommends Council comment on the staff memorandum and provide final direction on the draft amendment so a final version can be posted for consideration on March 3, 2026.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director