Relating to procedures for changes to a zoning regulation or district boundary.

Contracts

• Real Estate Purchase Agreements: Amend feasibility and due diligence periods. Set closing dates for 61 days post-zoning approval to align with the new statute of repose (Section 211.0065), ensuring the zoning is legally incontestable before capital commitment.
• Consultant Engagement Letters: Revise agreements with land-use planners and zoning attorneys to explicitly assign responsibility for the fabrication, installation, and *maintenance* of the required 24x48 inch notice sign.

Hiring/Training

• Government Relations/Lobbyists: Retrain teams on the new protest threshold. The "20% opposition" rule no longer triggers a supermajority requirement for residential projects; the new threshold is 60% opposition, and even then, the Council may only require a simple majority.
• Site Management: Field staff must be trained to monitor the physical notice sign daily. If the sign is damaged or removed during the hearing process, it could legally jeopardize the zoning approval.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Digital Verification: Implement a protocol to screenshot and timestamp the municipality’s website 15 days prior to any hearing. Do not rely on the City Clerk’s certification; you need independent proof of notice to defend against future validity challenges.
• Signage Logs: Maintain a photo log of the on-site sign from 10 days prior to the hearing until the final vote.

Fees & Costs

• Signage Costs: Budget for the fabrication of rigid, weather-resistant 24x48 inch signs. While the material cost is low, the cost of non-compliance (voided zoning) is catastrophic.
• Litigation Savings: Anticipate reduced legal spend on "NIMBY" lawsuits due to the strict 60-day statute of limitations.