Published by Paul Ivinskas
Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Highland development tracker

Building height measurement amendment

Proposed amendment to how allowed building height is measured in all zones, including a possible standard of top of curb or natural/existing grade. The council continued the proposal on Oct. 20 and asked for revised language; it has not been adopted.

Where it stands
In review
Type
Code change
Status evidence date
Tue, Oct 20
Location
All zones
Follow the money and project delivery

Building height measurement amendment

In review

  1. Council action

    In review according to the dated project source. Record → · Oct. 20, 2026

  2. Money in the record

    No itemized amount linked in the records collected.

  3. Signed agreement and payments

    Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.

  4. Work and operating costs

    Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →

Every hearing and vote

  1. October 20, 2026 · City Council

    Public hearing: building height measurement

    Continued · 5-0

    The council voted 5-0 to continue the proposed building-height measurement changes and asked for revised language, according to the city's council brief. The proposal was not adopted.

    • Notice posted Oct. 8, 2026
    • Source is the city's council brief, not approved minutes

    Vote: 5-0

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