Development Toolkit

The development toolkit is a list of materials and resources that share Powell’s long-term goals, zoning requirements, and permitting processes related to development. This is intended as a starting point for the community when considering new development projects, business opportunities, and other similar efforts. The toolkit is organized into three categories:

 

Planning Efforts

Map Resources

Incentive & Permit Resources

 

Planning Efforts:

Small Cell Design Standards (2023)

This effort establishes general procedures and standards for the siting, construction, installation, collocation, modification, and removal of small cell facilities and wireless support structures within rights-of-way.

Downtown Parking Study (2022)

This effort outlines parking research, public outreach, stakeholder meetings, and analysis of recent studies to understand public parking options and challenges within the Downtown District.

Downtown Architectural Guidelines (2018)

This effort defines architectural guidelines, best practices, and additional considerations for new construction and renovation of buildings in Powell's historic Downtown District.

Real Estate Market Analysis (2018)

This effort conducted a citywide market analysis to determine where the City should focus its development growth which maximize public resources and investments.

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Downtown Street and Circulation Plan (2016)

This focused effort explored design concepts and identified new potential street and alley connections that could alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow throughout the Downtown District.

Comprehensive Plan (2015)

This effort establishes Powell's guide for long-term growth covering a wide range of topics such as land use, community character, transportation, and fiscal health of the City.

Pedestrian Scale Design Manual (2009)

This effort establishes guidelines, best practices, and design considerations to achieve a built environment that is safe, attractive, appropriate, and supportive (friendly) to pedestrians.

Downtown Powell Revitalization Plan (2004)

This effort prepared a targeted plan for Powell’s Downtown District to identify development potential that enriches the areas streetscape, businesses, and links downtown with the rest of the city.

Map Resources:

Approved Development Plans

This map shows the approved development plans throughout the city.

City Boundary

This map shows the overall city limits for Powell.

Zoning Districts

This map shows the zoning district for properties in the city.

Existing Land Use

This map shows the existing land use for properties in the city.

Platted Subdivisions

This map shows the residential and commercial subdivisions in the city.

Bike Path Network

This map shows the existing and propose bike paths network.

Incentive & Permit Resources:

Residential Permits
This link provides a list of all residential permits such as patios, fences, decks, and home occupations.

Commercial Permits
This link provides a list of all commercial permits including signs.

New Business Welcome Packet
This packet includes a permitting checklist and reference information to make opening a business in Powell as easy as possible.

Available Commercial Properties
This tool provides a citywide list of available commercial properties within Powell.

Part 11: Planning and Zoning
This link provides the zoning ordinance and regulations for the City of Powell.

Setback & Tree Planting Cheat Sheet
This document provides a general guide to Powell’s zoning setback requirements and tree plantings for each subdivision.

CONTACT INFO

Claudia Husak
Planning Director
614.885.5380 ext. 1015

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