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Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce · Nov 7, 2026
The draft design guidelines review could alter construction standards for residential and commercial projects in the Chickasaw Preservation District, affecting contractors and builders.
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Planning Commission · Nov 5, 2026
The zoning amendment permits a duplex at 2211 Rockford Lane, enabling construction activity for Koppel Building & Construction and creating new rental units for landlords.
high impactContractor & Construction Landlord & Rental Housing
Public Works Committee · Nov 3, 2026
The ordinance raises the system development charge, increasing fees that contractors and developers must pay for new construction projects.
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Board of Zoning Adjustment · Nov 2, 2026
The scrap metal processing facility seeks a conditional use permit, which could directly allow or restrict its operation under the industrial zoning rules.
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Board of Zoning Adjustment · Nov 2, 2026
A zoning variance would let the developer build a side yard setback of 3 feet instead of 5 feet, affecting the construction of that specific residential project.
low impactContractor & Construction
Metro Council · Oct 29, 2026
The resolution asks the Planning Commission to review code rules on metal panels used as fencing, which could affect contractors and developers who install or supply such fencing.
medium impactContractor & Construction
Development Review Committee · Oct 28, 2026
Property owners and contractors would be allowed to build accessory structures larger than the current code permits, changing development standards for new construction.
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Planning and Zoning Committee · Oct 20, 2026
Contractors and builders could be affected if the planning commission revises the code on using metal panels as fencing.
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Metro Council · Oct 15, 2026
The resolution asks the Planning Commission to review code rules on metal fencing, which could change the materials contractors can use and the compliance requirements for property owners.
medium impactContractor & Construction
Development Review Committee · Oct 14, 2026
Contractors and construction firms could be affected by the proposed amendment to the Taylorsville Road binding elements, which would modify development standards for future projects.
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Downtown Development Review Overlay Committee · Oct 14, 2026
The ordinance update would modify development standards, permitting and inspection rules for contractors and construction projects in the Downtown Development Review Overlay District.
medium impactContractor & Construction
Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce · Oct 8, 2026
Contractors and builders would be affected by potential changes to the New Construction Residential Design Guidelines, which could alter design standards and requirements for new residential projects.
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Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce · Oct 8, 2026
Contractors and commercial developers would be affected by revised design guidelines that could change construction standards for new commercial projects.
medium impactContractor & Construction
Board of Zoning Adjustment · Oct 5, 2026
A variance would let the applicant build a retaining wall taller than the code permits, affecting the contractor who will construct it.
low impactContractor & Construction
Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce · Oct 1, 2026
The review of proposed demolition design guidelines could change demolition standards and permit requirements, affecting contractors and construction firms.
medium impactContractor & Construction
Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce · Oct 1, 2026
Contractors and construction firms could be affected by potential changes to the New Construction Commercial Design Guidelines that would alter design standards for future commercial projects.
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Ad hoc Chickasaw Design Guidelines Taskforce · Oct 1, 2026
Contractors and residential builders could be impacted by potential revisions to the New Construction Residential Design Guidelines being edited and reviewed.
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Development Review Committee · Sep 30, 2026
Midway Investments' Billtown Rd Commercial project would receive an extension of its permit expiration, allowing construction to continue under existing regulations.
low impactContractor & Construction
Development Review Committee · Sep 30, 2026
The LDG Townhomes developer is requesting an extension of its permit expiration, which would allow the construction contractor to continue work on the project.
low impactContractor & Construction
Development Review Committee · Sep 30, 2026
The revised district development plan would change zoning and binding elements for the UA Local 502 Training Facility, affecting how contractors can build and what permits are required.
medium impactContractor & Construction

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